Showing posts with label Web Form Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Web Form Design. Show all posts

Thursday, April 21, 2011

10 BEST PRACTICES FOR WEB FORM DESIGN

Hola guys... while doing my task at office, I found this interesting tips for designing web form. This tips are given by Luke Wrobleski .
  1. Path To Completion - Use progress indicators to communicate scope, status and position
  2. Label Alignment - Use right, left or top alignment consistently
  3. Helps & Tips - Help visible & adjacent to a data request is most useful
  4. Inline Validation - Provide direct feedback as data is entered
  5. Primary & Secondary Actions - Avoid secondary actions if possible and align primary actions with inputs fields for a clear path to completion
  6. Actions in Progress - Provide feedback when an actions is in progress
  7. Errors - Clearly communicate an error has occurred: top placement, visual contrast
  8. Unnecessary Inputs - Look for opportunities to remove unnecessary inputs
  9. Form Organization - Take the time to evaluate every question you ask and ensure your forms speak with one voice
  10. Gradual Engagement - Try to avoid sign-up forms
Read the details elaborations here .