Data Views: Bulk edit is hard to see as an option after selecting items

[annezazu]

After selecting a few items, the bulk edit button, while it shifts to the items you select, it's very hard to see:

I'm not sure if we should make it change to a primary button but it seems hard to discover currently. I could see folks selecting items then not knowing what to do next @WordPress/gutenberg-design

[t-hamano]

At least, how about always making the label "Bulk actions" whether or not the item is selected, like in the classic editor?

Data Views:

Classic Editor:

Or we may want to move the button position itself. Since Bulk Edit is an action performed on checked items, I feel it is better to place it as close to the checkbox as possible.

[jameskoster]

I feel it is better to place it as close to the checkbox as possible

I agree with the sentiment, but I don't like how the filters + bulk actions blend together. There's an argument to place search + filters closer in the DOM too. The composition is a bit tricky because the filter row can grow to be quite large so it needs a dedicated row.

For this issue specifically, the intention was always to try a 'floating bulk actions toolbar' (#55098), additional to the a11y-friendly menu that we have currently. This larger UI (which would ideally appear with some animation like a Snackbar to draw attention) should hopefully make the bulk actions more obvious. What do y'all think?

[t-hamano]

The composition is a bit tricky because the filter row can grow to be quite large so it needs a dedicated row.

I certainly think so. Depending on other languages, the filter row will be longer.

The translation is not yet complete, but below is a screenshot comparing the length of the filter row in English and Japanese:

For this issue specifically, the intention was always to try a 'floating bulk actions toolbar' (#55098), additional to the a11y-friendly menu that we have currently. This larger UI (which would ideally appear with some animation like a Snackbar to draw attention) should hopefully make the bulk actions more obvious. What do y'all think?

I think this is a great idea! I also learned that an implementation is already being explored in #56476.

[jameskoster]

I also learned that an implementation is already being explored in #56476.

I think that PR also included the first attempt at general bulk action implementation. I wonder if it could be re-purposed to concentrate on the floating toolbar @jorgefilipecosta ?

[jorgefilipecosta]

Hi @jameskoster, are there still plans to explore a floating toolbar?

[jameskoster]

@jorgefilipecosta yes please 🙏 I think that's a good avenue to explore for this issue. Ideally the action bar would appear with some subtle animation to draw attention. We had this mockup before which can hopefully prove a good starting point:

[annezazu]

Closing this out as #59714 landed!