5.10 Displaying data

1.

Organization

(a)

Consistency of data display

(b)

Efficient information assimilation by the user

(c)

Minimal memory load on user

(d)

Compatibility of data display with data entry

(e)

Flexibility of user control of data display

(f)

Be consistent in labeling and graphics

(g)

Standardize abbreviations

(h)

Use consistent format; headers, footers, paging, menus

(i)

Page number displays, and allow direct navigation to a page

(j)

Present data only if they assist the operator

(k)

Present data graphically if possible

(l)

Use digital values only when necessary

(m)

Use high resolution display monitors

(n)

Resist unnecessary use of color; use mono-chromatic schemes

(o)

Involve uses in the design of new displays

2.

Get the user's attention

(a)

Intensity

(b)

Marking

(c)

Size

(d)

Choice of fonts

(e)

Inverse video

(f)

Blinking

(g)

Color

(h)

Color blinking

(i)

Audio