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The single biggest ASP.NET usability problem

That got your attention - the biggest usability problem in my opinion is the horrible single form you're usually forced to deal with - I know Paul Wilson has a multiple form control for sale, and it is really cool but there is an easier way for most people. To see an example of what I mean, have a look at the ASP.NET site, enter a search term then hit 'enter' - nothing happens! Now, this is only a pain because its' not the expected behaviour - see Steve Krugs' excellent book on web usability, Don't Make Me Think for more on this type of issue... There is a solution however, Andy Smith - all round server control genius - has a DefaultButtons control which simple lets you specify which button is clicked when you press enter in a textbox... You'll be surprised just how much difference this simple improvement to your ASP.NET sites can make to user experience.

Print | posted on Sunday, September 07, 2003 1:20 AM | Filed Under [ ASP.NET Books ]

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