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What are some examples of UX design practices?
For example, there are many options for name field design, but some of the most commonly used formats prevent people from answering the form. Both the first two examples do not account for individuals with more than one last name.
Why do I need labels in my UX?
The label should clear and distinct in order to fully describe the group of options. Adding labels outside and inside the select menu allows users to take action without any confusion. You should avoid having a default unless you believe a large portion of your user’s (maybe 90%) will select that value.
And still too often designers use select menus for inputs in mobile forms when simpler or more appropriate controls would work better. Interacting with select menus on mobile and the desktop is a multi-step process—tap to see the option, scroll to find the right option and tap on the relevant option.
How do you use drop down menus in a form?
Interacting with select menus on mobile and the desktop is a multi-step process—tap to see the option, scroll to find the right option and tap on the relevant option. Here is the number of actions required to complete the form with drop-down menus from previous example.
How to improve usability of long form forms?
The form looks longer (and thus more intimidating) than it really is because the label positioning makes the form taller. To use horizontal labels, ensure that all form fields are the same width. Then, right-align the labels so that they are as close their associated input fields as possible.
Which is the best way to simplify long forms?
While clever designers and writers can simplify forms somewhat by cutting unimportant fields, in many cases long forms are essential and unavoidable. Here are some design patterns you can use to make long forms less intimidating and easier to complete.