This article is translated from Forum NokiaArticle: Top 10 usability guidelines for enterprise applications
1. Provide clear navigation Models
- Core functions should be provided in the main view
- Limit the number of menu options-make the menu more relevant to the context
- The navigation model should be focused on users' main tasks.
- Advanced features are hidden for new users
2. Use languages familiar to users
- Use words that are familiar to the user and are related to the user's tasks and objectives.
- Terms should be consistent with the Series 60 UI Style
- Localization: Use the local language of the target user
3. Hide the complexity of network access
- Transient network coverage issues should not cause losses to users' work or make them unable to work.
- Connection status should be cleared to display
- Synchronization should be automatic, but user-controllable
4. provide friendly feedback
- Let the user know immediately whether an action is successful or not
- If the processing takes more than 0.5 seconds, the system prompts the user to work in progress. For example, the progress bar is used.
5. Consistent Control Methods
- Follow the Series 60 UI style to minimize errors and learn how to use softkeys
- Create shortcuts for advanced users and use them with other applicationsProgramSimilar shortcuts
- Make sure that the most important actions are available in the optional menu.
6. A simple selection menu is provided.
- The default action of the navigation key should also be in the Options menu.
- Sort by Series 60 UI Style Guide (options) menu bar
- The main action can be used without scrolling.
7. Carefully arrange labels (tabs)
- The most basic functions should be provided in the first tab. Basic labels can be used to hide advanced functions.
- If more than five tabs are required, use the list to access the tag (refer to setting the settings application in the environment)
- In the tab title, text is better than the icon
8. Easy information entry
- It is preferred to use information input forms, such as selecting or capturing images from a list without text input.
- Provide reasonable default values
- Focus can be easily moved with a guide key
9. clearly display information
- First, display the most relevant information
- The basic information should not be displayed as only one icon
- Highlight and group detailed entries with colors or symbols
10. Provide help
- Context sensitive help should be provided in applications
- You can provide step-by-step guidance when completing complex tasks.
- More detailed help should be provided in the web site or User Guide
