Merging First and Last Name Into One Field
Reading Time – 3 min. Should you merge first and last name into one field? Usually yes: a single full name field fits more names. When to split, plus labels and autocomplete.
Tag: Forms
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 (*).
Merging First/Last name into One Field
Reading Time – 2 min. As a UX Designer, when designing forms such as the signup form, you should ask yourself: Is it necessary to have separate fields for first and last name?
Button Hover: Should it become lighter or darker?
Reading Time – 3 min. The button hover states come in different shapes and sizes. The pattern you use doesn't matter, as long as it makes sense for your app.
What term to use for “Cancel” when “Cancel” is already the default action?
Reading Time – 2 min. It is advised is to avoid using the term "Cancel" in the default action altogether. Read this article to learn more.
Best Practice for Designing Form Error Messages
Reading Time – 3 min. Form error message examples you can copy, plus the UX rules behind them: where errors go, when to validate, and how to word each one so people can fix it.
Why is it impossible to deselect radio buttons?
Reading Time – 3 min. You can't uncheck a radio button by clicking it again. How to clear one anyway (reset, refresh, a Clear link) and how to design forms that don't need it.
UX for Composing Boolean Logic
Reading Time – 3 min. If you are struggling with building boolean logic UX, check out these examples to get some inspiration.