Image-Browser Taxonomy and Guidelines for Designers

CATHERINE PLAISANT, DAVID CARR and BEN SHNEIDERMAN,     University of Maryland

image In many applications users must browse large images. Most designers merely use two one-dimensional scroll bars or ad hoc designs for two-dimensional scroll bars. However, the complexity of two-dimensional browsing suggests that more careful analysis, design, and evaluation might lead to significant imtprovements.

The one-dimensional scroll bar is a well-established fixture in contemporary graphical user interfaces. For example, in word processors one-dimensional scroll bars help users navigate long documents. ...

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