Hi Eric,
I would assert that basic link functionality can now be assumed for *most*
users who have at least rudimentary experience with web pages. I'm talking
specifically about "click the link" knowledge. Yes, even 60+ users.
That said, of course there are plenty of things that can and do get
nce Designer
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I've been working on a redesign of the web-based use
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I've been working on a redesign of the web-based user interfac
I agree. The benefit of removing the text is creating a simpler page to
read and understand. The downside is that a few users may not know to
click on a link. These days, very few people would not know to click a
link. I think you're on safe ground there if all the instructions are
similarly straig
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Subject: [IxDA Discuss] Retain "obvious" instructions?
I've been working on a redesign of the web-based user interface for a
personal health reco
I've been working on a redesign of the web-based user interface for a
personal health record platform, and I began to wonder -- do I need to
retain the one-line instruction that seems to be on the top of every major
data listing (medications, lab tests, immunizations, etc.):
"Click any item
