Title :
Improving User Interface of Spreadsheet Functions by Object-Oriented Design
Author :
Suzuki, Jun ; Matsumoto, Shinichi
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Gen. Educ., Shinshu Univ., Matsumoto, Japan
Abstract :
We propose an improved user interface to use spreadsheet functions by adopting object-oriented design. We examine each step of users´ operations under the existing interface, and clarity the reasons why beginners feel it difficult to make use of built-in-functions. Then we construct so called `function wizard´ for numerical objects by classifying numerical and statistical functions at the K-12 level into eight classes. It is expected that our interface will help learners understand function of functions through easy trial-and-error experiences.
Keywords :
object-oriented methods; spreadsheet programs; statistical analysis; user interfaces; K-12 level; built-in-function; function wizard; numerical function; object oriented design; spreadsheet function; statistical function; user interface; Distribution functions; Focusing; Graphical user interfaces; Proposals; Silicon compounds; Spreadsheet programs; GUI; object-oriented design; spreadsheet;
Conference_Titel :
Computer and Information Science (ICIS), 2010 IEEE/ACIS 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Yamagata
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8198-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICIS.2010.136