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Selection-Dependent Inputs
Page-level selection-dependent inputs are probably your best bet when the number of additional options for each initial choice is large. Though you need to webpages to break up the form, the dynamic hiding and showing of additional inputs won’t confuse … Continue reading
Last modified: August 3, 2010 at 9:57 pm.
Posted in Design Principles Tagged forms, inputs, ixd, ux Leave a commentAdditional Inputs
Additional inputs can be used to provide added or advanced options to the people who need them without getting in the way of people who don’t. You should map additional inputs to prioritized customer needs. Primary use cases should be … Continue reading
Last modified: August 3, 2010 at 9:57 pm.
Posted in Design Principles Tagged forms, inputs, ixd, ux Leave a commentUnnecessary Inputs
Carefully examine all the questions being asked in your form for opportunities to elimiate unnecessary inputs. Look for patterns in how people answer questions that allow you to infer answers accurately. Be mindful not to complicate questions for the sake … Continue reading
Last modified: August 3, 2010 at 7:21 pm.
Posted in Design Principles Tagged forms, inputs, ixd, ux Leave a commentInput Fields
Use the right input field for the type of question you are asking: Does it require a yes or no answer; a selection from mutually exclusive options; etc.? Where possible, ensure that field lengths provide meaningful affordances that help people … Continue reading
Last modified: August 3, 2010 at 7:14 pm.
Posted in Design Principles Tagged forms, inputs, ixd, ux Leave a comment