Archive for 'Forms'
Why Long Forms Need Instant Field Validation
Everyone can make mistakes when it comes to filling out forms. The good news is that when users make a mistake, the form will tell them which field they made the mistake on so that the wrong information doesn’t get sent.
Read more »Why Form Button Alignment Depends on the Layout
Your form button is usually the last thing users see when they fill out your form. If they have trouble finding it or feel uncomfortable clicking it, users could decide to abandon your form.
Read more »A Simpler and Friendlier Age Verification Page
If you’ve ever visited a beer and alcohol website, it’s likely you’ve met an age verification page. Age verification pages ask users for their birth date to make sure they are of legal age to enter their site.
Read more »Why Your Form Buttons Should Never Say Submit
When you see a Submit button on a form, what comes to your mind? One could easily reason that clicking the button submits the user’s information into the system for processing.
Read more »Why Left Search Buttons Perform Faster Than Right Ones
Nearly every website on the web today, places their search field before their search button. This is done because in order to do a search, the user enters a search word first before clicking the button.
Read more »Ending the Painful Clicking on Steppers
As technology evolves, design needs to evolve with it. If design falls behind, we’ll end up underusing the technological potential given to us, instead of maximizing the full potential technology can offer.
Read more »Killing the Cancel Button on Forms for Good
Who would’ve thought a button that would literally enable a system to do nothing would gain so much popularity? The Cancel button is so popular that it somehow made its way on forms.
Read more »Why You Should Add Hover Effects to Your Checkboxes
Checkboxes and radio buttons often get ignored by designers because they’re not used as often on forms as text fields. They may look small, but they can pack a strong punch when it comes to form questions and surveys.
Read more »The Best Way to Align Buttons on Different Forms
Have you ever wondered how users react to how you’ve placed your buttons at the end of your form? How you design your button is one thing, but where you place it is another thing to think about.
Read more »Make Country Selection Faster with Autocomplete Textboxes
People that live in the United States have a small convenience that people in other countries don’t have. Their country is likely the default option in country dropdown boxes in forms.
Read more »Why You Should Stop Using the Go Button for Search
Many websites offer a search function that enable users who know what they’re looking for to find content without having to browse. This saves users time and effort.
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