A multi-line input control is used to get longer, open-ended responses. Design the layout of the control in a way that makes it clear to the user that they can enter multiple lines of text.
Clearly communicate what kind of information users need to provide in a form. Find more design tips here. Want to Learn UX Design? Try Interaction Design Foundation. IxDF offers online design courses covering the entire UX design spectrum, from foundational …
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Don’t use lengthy labels for input controls. Labels shouldn’t take up multiple lines. It should be kept to a single line. Use concise and clear language for your labels, ensuring they fit on a single line without losing meaning or …
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Group destructive actions separately in a drop-down menu.
To encourage minimalist design, it’s tempting to use only the color to indicate an error, however, it is better to provide a related icon and text message.
The color contrast should support easy-to-read and distinguishable text over the background and make the useful information stand out effectively. Find more design tips here. Want to Learn UX Design? Thanks for reading. Subscribe to more related articles at UX World. If …
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Use the width of an input field as an indicator to identify the number of input characters it can contain. This will help users to determine the characters of input they can provide. See more Design Tips Want to Learn …
Buttons should look like standard buttons. Using unusual shapes and styles will confuse users. Create a style guide to use while designing your application. This will help you stick with the standard theme and style. Learn more about designing accessible …
Icons provide a great visual way to grab the user’s attention and are fast to recognize and understand.
