Forms

In the world of forms, there are two types of data input found on text fields. There’s data input that has no format (characters only).

Scheduling events and meetings online require user time input on a form. But selecting a time isn’t easy when users have to use a select menu.

Form abandonment is like someone agreeing to meet up with you but then canceling last minute. Users who are interested in your site have no trouble starting the form.

All clickable user interface elements need visual cues. Without them, users won’t know they're clickable. Buttons and links have size, color, placement, and shape.

A user’s account on a website is like a house. The password is the key, and logging in is like walking through the front door.

Sign up forms are one of the trickiest web pages to design. Including and excluding certain form elements affects the conversion rate.

Doing the same action over a long period is how a habit develops. Users develop a habit when they type in their password to log in.

Getting users to complete your form when asking for personal data is a challenge. Most won't give that out because they’re afraid of spammers and hackers.

Contact forms are more than a passive method for communication. Great ones inspire user engagement. But what are the key features of a contact form that do just that?

How easy is it for users to scan your form? If your form is hard to scan, it could take longer than expected for users to complete it.

Every eCommerce website has a segment of users who add products to their cart but never end up buying them. What can designers do to prevent this?

Are most of your users skipping the optional fields on your form? You might not need that extra information, but having it could help you learn more about your users.

Have you ever sent a message and realized that you made a mistake? Users do this all the time and are left with regret and embarrassment after they press the send button.

An effective form is not only one that users fill out, but also one that returns the desired information. For this to happen, you have to control user input to prevent garbage output.