DocumentCode
2316112
Title
Using graphics to support minimalist documentation
Author
Elser, Arthur G.
Author_Institution
Hewlett-Packard Co., Colorado Springs, CO, USA
fYear
1994
fDate
28 Sep-1 Oct 1994
Firstpage
174
Lastpage
179
Abstract
Designing a user interface using minimalist principles can reduce the amount of paper and text necessary to document the system. Graphics in the interface helps the user grasp the concepts of the system, while dialog boxes, status information, and error messages aid in recognizing success and recovering from errors. Online help becomes a backup for users if they get stuck
Keywords
graphical user interfaces; human factors; interactive systems; system documentation; technical presentation; technical support services; user interfaces; GUI; dialog boxes; error messages; graphical interfaces; minimalist documentation; minimalist principles; online help; status information; user interface; Data analysis; Documentation; Graphical user interfaces; Graphics; Information analysis; Logic; Modems; Springs; Telephony; User interfaces;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Professional Communication Conference, 1994. IPCC '94 Proceedings. Scaling New Heights in Technical Communication., International
Conference_Location
Banff, Alta.
Print_ISBN
0-7803-1936-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IPCC.1994.347526
Filename
347526
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