The Best Way to Display Text Fields
The most common interface component used to request information from users on forms is the text field. They come in various sizes, shapes, and styles.
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Articles on form controls
Why Toggle Tokens Are a Better Alternative to Checkboxes
What interface component would you use for selecting options from a large list? For most designers, checkboxes come to mind.
Why You Should Use a Text Area for Address Form Fields
Have you ever filled out a form and froze on the address field? A research study found that users come to a confusing stop when they encounter the “address line 2” field.
Bad Practices on Phone Number Form Fields
The phone number is one of the trickiest fields to get right. There are many phone number formats users can choose from and they’re often unsure which format is valid.
Bad Practices on Birthdate Form Fields
Asking users for their birthdate on a form is complicated. Birthdates have various formats depending on the country that consist of three separate data strings.
Stop Using Select Menus for Known User Input
Before you decide to use a select menu for a field ask yourself a question. Will users know their input without looking at the list of options? If the answer is yes, do not use a select menu for it.
The Best Place for Error Messages on Forms
Where are you placing the error messages on your form? If they’re not placed where users expect to see them, you could jeopardize their capability to complete your form.