stcusesig_l digest: January 24, 2008

[Susan Fowler]

Hi Vlada:

Chapter 3, Data Input: Forms, in Web Application Design Handbook has lots
about documenting the interface using the labels. (The chapter is 63 pages
long.) 

You might also look at "Label Placement in Forms,"
http://www.uxmatters.com/MT/archives/000107.php. The authors actually tested
label positions for ease of use. Not the answer to your question, but
helpful nevertheless.

Regards,
Susan

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Subject: Re: Tech doc usability
From: "Vlada Goldin" <vlada.goldin at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:47:05 +0200
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 Hi Chauncey,

In your message you've mentioned the "first" level of documentation meaning
the wording of user interfaces. Do you know of any resources in the
professional literature that deal with this approach?

Can the list members recommend any books or articles on involving technical
communicators in interface design and implementation?

Thank you and best regards,
Vlada Goldin