Bible Gateway · Direct web capture
A footnote preview inside the passage
Activating the lettered note beside John 1:5 exposes an alternative reading in a small popover while the passage remains visible. A separate study area is also present.
Design takeaway
Use a brief anchored preview for short edition notes. Longer notes may need a sheet or panel; keep edition notes distinct from commentary.
What this example establishes
Activating the lettered note beside John 1:5 exposes an alternative reading in a small popover while the passage remains visible. A separate study area is also present.
Limits and further verification
The short note was opened while signed out. Keyboard focus, dismissal, narrow screens and longer note behaviour were not tested. Scripture shown: NIV, copyright Biblica, Inc.; commentary and interface retain their respective rights.
Provenance
- Platform
- Desktop web
- Image origin
- Direct web capture
- Source or capture date
- 5 October 2026
- Reviewed
- 5 October 2026
- Version
- Web interface observed on the capture date
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Research-informed design proposal