Disable the Submit button if form validation is incomplete
Reading Time – 2 min. For the UX of web and mobile forms, you have to keep several things in mind. One of them is error prevention by disabling the Submit or Continue button.
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Should hyperlinks be blue?
Reading Time – 2 min. Hyperlinks need to stand out from the rest of the content so that users can realize that they are clickable. The UX best practice is to have blue hyperlinks…
Required fields in forms
Reading Time – 2 min. When it comes to web forms, there is always a debate about whether or not to mark required fields with an asterisk (*).
Should users be able to zoom on a responsive web design?
Reading Time – 2 min. Responsive web design by definition adapts to the screen size of the device. But, should you allow zooming? The short answer is yes.
How can you tell users they can scroll?
Reading Time – 2 min. While we realize that putting the most important content above the fold is important, sometimes there is a need to scroll.
Special characters in passwords: UX best practices
Reading Time – 2 min. A special character in a password is any symbol that is not a letter or number, like ! @ # $ % or a space. See the full list and how to design for them.
What is a modal dialog window?
Reading Time – 2 min. A modal dialog window is a window that pops up on top of the window that is currently active. This window blocks the user from interacting with the other…
Why are most social networking sites in blue?
Reading Time – 2 min. This is a great psychology-related question. Blue is the color of the intellect, the mind, making it the color of communication and when you think about…
Why is the mouse cursor slightly tilted?
Reading Time – 2 min. Ever wondered why the mouse cursor on your screen is tilted and not straight? The angle makes the pointer easier to pick out against the pixelated background.
What is the optimum button size of touch screen applications?
Reading Time – 3 min. Short answer: 44x44px. There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the individual application and user preferences.