Summary
The user interface of your application exists solely to communicate with the user of your software. As with other forms of communication, you can "say" things that hinder the conversation, or you can "say" things that will enhance the dialog. The guidelines in this chapter seek to enhance the experience of the user in communicating with the essential data controlled by your application. Among the control guidelines listed in this chapter, the following key topics appeared as core issues.
Design your forms so that the user recognizes the consistency found within your program. The features present on each of your screens should be similar in usage throughout the application, and where reasonable, they should be similar to the features found ...
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