Keep in mind too, that most "tabbers" are familiar with "shift + tab" as
well for navigating backwards.
Should we assume that keyboard navigators can competently do this, or is
that giving too much of an assumption?
Joseph R. B. Taylor
Sites by Joe, LLC
http://sitesbyjoe.com
(609)335-3076
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Terrence Wood wrote:
On 14 Mar 2006, at 12:32 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
How can we keep context sensitive help available for each input feild
that requires it but potentially ignore it in a tabbing sequence?
Most of the items look reasonably self explanatory. I can't imagine why
anyone would need help with title, first name, last name for example (I
know the from is a sample ;-) ).
A few quick random ideas:
(1) en/disable help for the entire form with one click. Load help with
ajax (since the help buttons are js), or reload the form.
(2) Create concise help that fits within the label e.g. card number (as
it appears on your card), postcode (1234). Use spans to position it on
the other side of the input if need be.
(3) Have looser requirements - do more processing server side so you
don't have to specify formatting e.g. accept spaces, dashes, or not in
credit card numbers.
(4) Improve consistency - provide help for every item so that 2 tabs
always gets the next field.
(5) Use better labels that are descriptive and clear in themselves and
don't require help.
(6) Provide help after the form that is always visible.
(7) provide a help key via js on a character you know won't be entered
e.g.~
(8) Group items on your form better and provide a narrative paragraph
for each fieldset.
kind regards
Terrence Wood.
******************************************************
The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/
See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm
for some hints on posting to the list & getting help
******************************************************
******************************************************
The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/
See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm
for some hints on posting to the list & getting help
******************************************************
