Another Case for Using Top Aligned Form Labels
By now, most designers should know that top aligned labels allow users to fill out forms faster than left aligned labels. This makes sense when you understand the research.
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Articles on designing intuitive form components
A “Username or Email” Field Decreases Login Lock Outs
Forgetting your username is like forgetting your keys and getting locked out. It’s a frustrating experience, but a flexible username field can make it easier.
9 Things Designers Can Learn from Target’s Checkout Form
Target recently redesigned their website. While many have their own opinions about it, there a few positive things designers can learn from Target's checkout form. At first glance it may not look like much, but once you dig deeper you'll find a diamond in the rough.
Using Keystroke-Level Model to Save Time on Forms
Filling out forms are painful when they're time-consuming. A form that's efficient to fill out can save users time. But it can also save companies a lot of money.
Danger of Putting Login Fields on the Home Page
What happens when a website puts their login fields in the upper corner of the home page? Users can easily mistake the login fields for a site search box and get confused.
3 Ways to Make Checkboxes, Radio Buttons Easier to Click
Checkboxes and radio buttons are an essential element of forms. But most of the time, they're not easy to click. This is because their click targets are small.
Why Users Fill Out Forms Faster with Unified Text Fields
Nothing turns users off more than a long and complicated form. There are many ways designers can simplify their forms to make them faster and easier to fill out.