diff --git a/categories/company-operations/rules-to-better-reporting-services.mdx b/categories/company-operations/rules-to-better-reporting-services.mdx index c46f60d953a..1dc6989f7a5 100644 --- a/categories/company-operations/rules-to-better-reporting-services.mdx +++ b/categories/company-operations/rules-to-better-reporting-services.mdx @@ -1,83 +1,83 @@ --- -_template: category type: category title: Rules to Better Reporting Services -guid: 29ec5a9d-0176-4160-bb11-81e8b3a94707 uri: rules-to-better-reporting-services -seoDescription: How to build effective SQL Server Reporting Services reports. Best practices for design, data sources, parameters, and report deployment. +guid: 29ec5a9d-0176-4160-bb11-81e8b3a94707 +seoDescription: 'How to build effective SQL Server Reporting Services reports. Best practices for design, data sources, parameters, and report deployment.' index: -- rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-keep-track-of-which-reports-are-being-executed/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-which-reports-are-being-used/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/five-user-experiences-of-reporting-services/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/when-to-use-reporting-services/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/migrate-reporting-service-reports/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-report-server-project/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-verify-that-report-server-authentication-settings-allow-a-wide-range-of-web-browsers/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-how-to-subscribe-a-report/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/check-that-rs-configuration-manager-is-all-green-ticks/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/check-out-built-in-samples/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/two-migration-options-to-show-acccess-reports-on-web/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/print-and-display-report-on-web/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/reports-footer/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-word-report/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/underline-items-with-hyperlink-action/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/show-errors-in-red/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/consistent-report-name/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/include-feedback-information-in-report/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/reporting-services-version/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/least-content-in-page-header/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/show-past-six-months-in-chart/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/show-data-and-chart-in-one/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-single-chart-when-scaled/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-expressions-to-scale-charts/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/show-change-in-reports/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-showing-change-as-percentage/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-alternating-row-colors/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/nodes-count-like-outlook/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-too-many-decimals-ssrs/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/consistent-height-of-table-row/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/display-zero-number-as-blank/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/show-time-format-clearly/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/show-all-report-parameters-in-body/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-logical-page-breaks/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/prevent-charts-growing-with-rows/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-vertical-text/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/gray-color-for-past-data/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-3d-cylinder-in-column-chart/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/center-title-in-chart/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-de-normalized-database-fields-for-calculated-values/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-sql-ranking-functions/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-unnecessary-words-in-parameter/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-showing-empty-reports/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-date-time-data-type/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/consistent-parameter-names/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/cache-popular-reports/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/schedule-snapshots-of-slow-reports/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-regional-friendly-formatting/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/ensure-language-follows-user-regional-settings/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/date-format-of-parameters/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/language-rule-exception-for-currency-fields/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/validate-all-reports/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/create-separate-virtual-directory-for-admin-access/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-intergrated-security-for-payroll-reports/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/remove-executiontime-in-subscription-email-subject/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/embed-rs-report-in-asp-net-page/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/get-email-list-of-report-subscription/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/add-report-owner/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-single-line-box/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/change-name-of-site-settings/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-correct-authentication-for-report/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/url-access-link-for-report/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/have-clear-labelling-for-including-excluding-gst/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/summary-and-detailed-version-of-report/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-live-data-feed-in-excel/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/follow-naming-convention-standards-in-reporting-service/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/use-sharepoint-integration-reporting-mode/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/display-reports-in-firefox-chrome-safari/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/display-reports-properly-in-firefox-chrome/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/report-that-refreshes-data-source/rule.mdx -- rule: public/uploads/rules/power-bi-changes-through-a-development-workspace/rule.mdx - + - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-keep-track-of-which-reports-are-being-executed/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-which-reports-are-being-used/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/five-user-experiences-of-reporting-services/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/when-to-use-reporting-services/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/migrate-reporting-service-reports/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-report-server-project/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-verify-that-report-server-authentication-settings-allow-a-wide-range-of-web-browsers/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-how-to-subscribe-a-report/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/check-that-rs-configuration-manager-is-all-green-ticks/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/check-out-built-in-samples/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/two-migration-options-to-show-acccess-reports-on-web/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/print-and-display-report-on-web/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/reports-footer/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-word-report/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/underline-items-with-hyperlink-action/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/show-errors-in-red/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/consistent-report-name/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/include-feedback-information-in-report/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/reporting-services-version/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/least-content-in-page-header/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/show-past-six-months-in-chart/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/show-data-and-chart-in-one/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-single-chart-when-scaled/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-expressions-to-scale-charts/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/show-change-in-reports/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-showing-change-as-percentage/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-alternating-row-colors/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/nodes-count-like-outlook/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-too-many-decimals-ssrs/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/consistent-height-of-table-row/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/display-zero-number-as-blank/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/show-time-format-clearly/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/show-all-report-parameters-in-body/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-logical-page-breaks/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/prevent-charts-growing-with-rows/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-vertical-text/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/gray-color-for-past-data/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-3d-cylinder-in-column-chart/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/center-title-in-chart/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-de-normalized-database-fields-for-calculated-values/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-sql-ranking-functions/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-unnecessary-words-in-parameter/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-showing-empty-reports/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-date-time-data-type/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/consistent-parameter-names/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/cache-popular-reports/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/schedule-snapshots-of-slow-reports/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-regional-friendly-formatting/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/ensure-language-follows-user-regional-settings/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/date-format-of-parameters/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/language-rule-exception-for-currency-fields/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/validate-all-reports/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/create-separate-virtual-directory-for-admin-access/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-intergrated-security-for-payroll-reports/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/remove-executiontime-in-subscription-email-subject/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/embed-rs-report-in-asp-net-page/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/get-email-list-of-report-subscription/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/add-report-owner/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-single-line-box/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/change-name-of-site-settings/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-correct-authentication-for-report/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/url-access-link-for-report/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/have-clear-labelling-for-including-excluding-gst/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/summary-and-detailed-version-of-report/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-live-data-feed-in-excel/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/follow-naming-convention-standards-in-reporting-service/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/use-sharepoint-integration-reporting-mode/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/display-reports-in-firefox-chrome-safari/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/display-reports-properly-in-firefox-chrome/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/report-that-refreshes-data-source/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/power-bi-changes-through-a-development-workspace/rule.mdx + - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-save-the-last-users-selections/rule.mdx +_template: category --- SQL Server Reporting Services is a comprehensive, server-based reporting solution that can author, manage, and deliver both paper-oriented and interactive, Web-based reports. Do you agree with all these rules? Are we missing some? [Let us know](https://www.ssw.com.au/company/contact-us) what you think. @@ -86,4 +86,4 @@ SQL Server Reporting Services is a comprehensive, server-based reporting solutio ⚠️ While SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is still in use, it is considered legacy technology. For modern data reporting and analytics, Power BI is the recommended solution. Check out our [Rules to better Power BI](https://www.ssw.com.au/rules/rules-to-better-power-bi/). -If you need consulting help, visit [Enterprise Reporting and BI](https://www.ssw.com.au/consulting/enterprise-reporting) and book in a consultant. \ No newline at end of file +If you need consulting help, visit [Enterprise Reporting and BI](https://www.ssw.com.au/consulting/enterprise-reporting) and book in a consultant. diff --git a/categories/design/index.mdx b/categories/design/index.mdx index d50d42afffb..498f1cc0fdb 100644 --- a/categories/design/index.mdx +++ b/categories/design/index.mdx @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ index: - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-navigation-and-links.mdx - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-user-authentication.mdx - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-accessibility.mdx -- category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx +- category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-popups-and-messages.mdx - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-data-visualization.mdx - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-windows-applications.mdx diff --git a/categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx b/categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx similarity index 93% rename from categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx rename to categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx index 92053d35752..92e960e7370 100644 --- a/categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx +++ b/categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx @@ -1,11 +1,12 @@ --- type: category -title: Rules to Better Interfaces (Forms) -uri: rules-to-better-interfaces-forms +title: Rules to Better Forms +uri: rules-to-better-forms guid: f46457d7-6684-440e-9a68-b18202963dc4 +seoDescription: 'Best practices for designing usable forms. Learn how to layout fields, validate inputs, and guide users smoothly through form completion.' redirects: - rules-to-better-interfaces-(forms) -seoDescription: Best practices for designing usable forms. Learn how to layout fields, validate inputs, and guide users smoothly through form completion. + - rules-to-better-interfaces-forms index: - rule: public/uploads/rules/how-to-align-your-form-labels/rule.mdx - rule: public/uploads/rules/avoid-clutter-in-form-labels/rule.mdx @@ -39,7 +40,6 @@ index: - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-red-errors-next-to-the-field/rule.mdx - rule: public/uploads/rules/trim-input-whitespace/rule.mdx - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-the-user-drill-downs-and-drill-arounds/rule.mdx - - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-save-the-last-users-selections/rule.mdx - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-use-the-concept-of-drafts/rule.mdx - rule: public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-how-to-arrange-forms/rule.mdx - rule: public/uploads/rules/survey-other-vs-na/rule.mdx diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/avoid-clutter-in-form-labels/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/avoid-clutter-in-form-labels/rule.mdx index 5c7ff713b6b..8ab62c49d60 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/avoid-clutter-in-form-labels/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/avoid-clutter-in-form-labels/rule.mdx @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ seoDescription: Best practice for labels in forms is to keep them as clean and s as possible, and avoid ending with a colon. title: Do you avoid clutter in labels? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: avoid-clutter-in-form-labels --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-mailto-on-your-website/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-mailto-on-your-website/rule.mdx index d738ebf1ad1..842a63d77b4 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-mailto-on-your-website/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/avoid-using-mailto-on-your-website/rule.mdx @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ title: 'Do you avoid using mailto: on your website?' uri: avoid-using-mailto-on-your-website categories: - category: categories/websites-and-cms/rules-to-better-website-development-asp-net.mdx - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-accessibility.mdx - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-general-usability-practices.mdx authors: diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/data-entry-forms-for-web/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/data-entry-forms-for-web/rule.mdx index 08534ca0f4e..e723378a0b1 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/data-entry-forms-for-web/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/data-entry-forms-for-web/rule.mdx @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ seoDescription: Best practices for developing web-based data forms include using for logging and change history purposes. title: Do you know the correct way to develop web-based data entry forms? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: data-entry-forms-for-web --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/dates-do-you-use-calendar-controls-effectively/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/dates-do-you-use-calendar-controls-effectively/rule.mdx index e9f89d3a116..312aa22927b 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/dates-do-you-use-calendar-controls-effectively/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/dates-do-you-use-calendar-controls-effectively/rule.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ type: rule title: Do you use Calendar controls effectively? uri: dates-do-you-use-calendar-controls-effectively categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx authors: - title: Adam Cogan url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan' diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-align-your-add-edit-delete-buttons-horizontal-and-bottom-right/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-align-your-add-edit-delete-buttons-horizontal-and-bottom-right/rule.mdx index 6be6e809ec3..19164887932 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-align-your-add-edit-delete-buttons-horizontal-and-bottom-right/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-align-your-add-edit-delete-buttons-horizontal-and-bottom-right/rule.mdx @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ seoDescription: Best practices for aligning add/edit/delete buttons ensure a sea listboxes. title: Do you align your Add/Edit/Delete buttons horizontal and bottom right? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-align-your-add-edit-delete-buttons-horizontal-and-bottom-right --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-combining-different-entities/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-combining-different-entities/rule.mdx index f5c2b64daf4..bd48a41bebc 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-combining-different-entities/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-combining-different-entities/rule.mdx @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ seoDescription: Different form controls with unique data and validation should b kept separate to ensure accurate processing and ease of use. title: Do you avoid combining different entities? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-avoid-combining-different-entities --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-data-junk-data-not-manually-entered-by-yourself/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-data-junk-data-not-manually-entered-by-yourself/rule.mdx index 047fc90b079..2b80b70fba6 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-data-junk-data-not-manually-entered-by-yourself/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-data-junk-data-not-manually-entered-by-yourself/rule.mdx @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ redirects: seoDescription: Do you avoid capturing data that was not manually entered by yourself? title: Do you avoid "Data Junk" (data not manually entered by yourself)? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-avoid-data-junk-data-not-manually-entered-by-yourself --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-doing-an-embedded-add/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-doing-an-embedded-add/rule.mdx index d2b51e0fda8..5f5ec83be56 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-doing-an-embedded-add/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-doing-an-embedded-add/rule.mdx @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ seoDescription: To avoid an embedded "Add", open a new window (popup) for enteri button example. title: Do you avoid doing an embedded 'Add'? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-avoid-doing-an-embedded-add --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-dynamically-labeling-your-form-buttons/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-dynamically-labeling-your-form-buttons/rule.mdx index 94226ad6edc..984158192f9 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-dynamically-labeling-your-form-buttons/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-dynamically-labeling-your-form-buttons/rule.mdx @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ seoDescription: Dynamically labeling form buttons can confuse users and hinder n adjustments!) title: Do you avoid dynamically labeling your form buttons? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-avoid-dynamically-labeling-your-form-buttons --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-letting-the-screen-go-white/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-letting-the-screen-go-white/rule.mdx index 3200bb03a27..1d99f6b42fc 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-letting-the-screen-go-white/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-letting-the-screen-go-white/rule.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ type: rule title: Do you avoid letting the screen go white? uri: do-you-avoid-letting-the-screen-go-white categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx authors: - title: Adam Cogan url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan' diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-menus-for-combobox-maintenance/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-menus-for-combobox-maintenance/rule.mdx index 56e166daca0..751030b40d4 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-menus-for-combobox-maintenance/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-menus-for-combobox-maintenance/rule.mdx @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ seoDescription: Avoid using menus to maintain ComboBoxes and instead use an elli button to drill down into the menu for efficient maintenance. title: Do you avoid using menus for ComboBox maintenance? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-avoid-using-menus-for-combobox-maintenance --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-one-form-for-data-entry/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-one-form-for-data-entry/rule.mdx index 81ca4f895bb..63fd7d88831 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-one-form-for-data-entry/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-one-form-for-data-entry/rule.mdx @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ seoDescription: Avoid combining data entry and find navigation on a single form, "Edit", and "Delete" buttons, and another for data entry fields. title: Do you avoid using one form for data entry? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-avoid-using-one-form-for-data-entry --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-plain-textboxes-for-notes/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-plain-textboxes-for-notes/rule.mdx index dbf21e2a1a2..180183c2c37 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-plain-textboxes-for-notes/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-avoid-using-plain-textboxes-for-notes/rule.mdx @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ seoDescription: Avoid plain textboxes for notes and use rich textboxes instead, for formatting, links, and more detailed user input. title: Do you avoid using plain textboxes for notes? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-avoid-using-plain-textboxes-for-notes --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-create-a-popup-form-for-editing-details/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-create-a-popup-form-for-editing-details/rule.mdx index 03f055e683e..df1bc27d516 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-create-a-popup-form-for-editing-details/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-create-a-popup-form-for-editing-details/rule.mdx @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ seoDescription: Edit details efficiently with a popup form, ensuring a clean UI and focused functionality. title: Do you create a popup form for editing details? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-create-a-popup-form-for-editing-details --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-follow-the-control-size-and-spacing-standards/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-follow-the-control-size-and-spacing-standards/rule.mdx index bf64ca98200..346723d5eb6 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-follow-the-control-size-and-spacing-standards/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-follow-the-control-size-and-spacing-standards/rule.mdx @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ seoDescription: Follow established control size and spacing standards to ensure consistent user experience and boost product professionalism. title: Do you follow the control size and spacing standards? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-follow-the-control-size-and-spacing-standards --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-group-related-fields-by-using-fieldset/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-group-related-fields-by-using-fieldset/rule.mdx index 1974f557896..bf56bdaf8ff 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-group-related-fields-by-using-fieldset/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-group-related-fields-by-using-fieldset/rule.mdx @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ seoDescription: Grouping related fields by using FieldSet helps to make forms mo accessible and easier for users to understand their purpose. title: Do you group related fields by using FieldSet? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-group-related-fields-by-using-fieldset --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-have-a-label-tag-for-the-fields-associated-with-your-input/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-have-a-label-tag-for-the-fields-associated-with-your-input/rule.mdx index 74ee3ccc3e4..3ebd07c3359 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-have-a-label-tag-for-the-fields-associated-with-your-input/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-have-a-label-tag-for-the-fields-associated-with-your-input/rule.mdx @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ seoDescription: Label tags improve accessibility and user experience by linking controls to their respective fields. title: Do you have a label tag for the fields associated with your input? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-have-a-label-tag-for-the-fields-associated-with-your-input --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-have-consistent-way-to-store-a-same-field/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-have-consistent-way-to-store-a-same-field/rule.mdx index c7a98170890..0e32ef62f0a 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-have-consistent-way-to-store-a-same-field/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-have-consistent-way-to-store-a-same-field/rule.mdx @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ redirects: [] seoDescription: Consistent address storage improves data accuracy and reduces clutter. title: Do you have consistent way to store a same field? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-have-consistent-way-to-store-a-same-field --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-how-to-arrange-forms/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-how-to-arrange-forms/rule.mdx index 30f754d8a97..851873f9253 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-how-to-arrange-forms/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-how-to-arrange-forms/rule.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ type: rule title: Do you know how to arrange forms? uri: do-you-know-how-to-arrange-forms categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx authors: - title: Drew Robson url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/drew-robson' diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-to-use-save-save-and-close-on-a-webpage/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-to-use-save-save-and-close-on-a-webpage/rule.mdx index 170f4484181..52c87283726 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-to-use-save-save-and-close-on-a-webpage/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-know-to-use-save-save-and-close-on-a-webpage/rule.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ type: rule title: Do you know to provide a "Save and Close" option? uri: do-you-know-to-use-save-save-and-close-on-a-webpage categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx authors: - title: Drew Robson url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/drew-robson' diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-make-text-boxes-show-the-whole-query/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-make-text-boxes-show-the-whole-query/rule.mdx index 180adeeabe2..59bb6ebaa7c 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-make-text-boxes-show-the-whole-query/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-make-text-boxes-show-the-whole-query/rule.mdx @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ seoDescription: Text areas should expand to display entire queries, enabling use to easily view and edit large amounts of text. title: Do you make text boxes show the whole query? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-make-text-boxes-show-the-whole-query --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-hints-for-filling-non-common-fields/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-hints-for-filling-non-common-fields/rule.mdx index 34fe0b7c851..a86c6a25d35 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-hints-for-filling-non-common-fields/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-hints-for-filling-non-common-fields/rule.mdx @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ seoDescription: When filling non-common form fields, we provide hints to help us understand what information is required. title: Do you provide hints for filling non-common fields? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-provide-hints-for-filling-non-common-fields --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-red-errors-next-to-the-field/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-red-errors-next-to-the-field/rule.mdx index 6ac3c085630..eb691753b58 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-red-errors-next-to-the-field/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-red-errors-next-to-the-field/rule.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ type: rule title: Do you provide red errors next to the field? uri: do-you-provide-red-errors-next-to-the-field categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx authors: - title: Adam Cogan url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan' diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-the-user-drill-downs-and-drill-arounds/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-the-user-drill-downs-and-drill-arounds/rule.mdx index 43b7254fb27..e504abfc666 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-the-user-drill-downs-and-drill-arounds/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-provide-the-user-drill-downs-and-drill-arounds/rule.mdx @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ seoDescription: Our application provides intuitive drill-downs and drill-arounds allowing users to seamlessly navigate related screens with ease. title: Do you provide the user Drill-Downs and Drill-Arounds? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: do-you-provide-the-user-drill-downs-and-drill-arounds --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-remember-the-users-last-settings/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-remember-the-users-last-settings/rule.mdx index e00cefc37cd..e4b8dbd9920 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-remember-the-users-last-settings/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-remember-the-users-last-settings/rule.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ type: rule title: Do you remember the user's last settings? uri: do-you-remember-the-users-last-settings categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx authors: - title: Adam Cogan url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan' diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-save-the-last-users-selections/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-save-the-last-users-selections/rule.mdx index 240deeec708..3b6c6707e28 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-save-the-last-users-selections/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-save-the-last-users-selections/rule.mdx @@ -1,43 +1,31 @@ --- -archivedreason: null -authors: [] -created: 2014-12-01 01:02:32+00:00 +type: rule +title: Do you save the last user's selections? +uri: do-you-save-the-last-users-selections +categories: + - category: categories/company-operations/rules-to-better-reporting-services.mdx +authors: + - title: Adam Cogan + url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan' +redirects: [] +guid: 960aaeb2-3e78-4bbc-97b4-473433533cec +seoDescription: 'By remembering previous selections, you can enhance user experience and increase efficiency.' +created: 2014-12-01T01:02:32.000Z createdBy: Rebecca Liu createdByEmail: RebeccaLiu@ssw.com.au -guid: 960aaeb2-3e78-4bbc-97b4-473433533cec +lastUpdated: 2026-08-07T00:08:26.408Z +lastUpdatedBy: Tiago Araujo +lastUpdatedByEmail: TiagoAraujo@ssw.com.au isArchived: false -lastUpdated: 2014-12-01 02:23:25+00:00 -lastUpdatedBy: Rebecca Liu -lastUpdatedByEmail: RebeccaLiu@ssw.com.au -redirects: [] -seoDescription: By remembering previous selections, you can enhance user experience - and increase efficiency. -title: Do you save the last user's selections? -categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx -type: rule -uri: do-you-save-the-last-users-selections +archivedreason: null --- -Below is a report screen that is fairly common that developers create, they will make it so every time the page is loaded the user will have to reselect their options. To make it simpler the options should be stored in a cookie or database and be already pre-selected once the page is reloaded, as it is likely they will want to use the same or slightly modified query. If they don't then they can simply select what they are after anyway. +Below is a report screen that is fairly common that developers create, they will make it so every time the page is loaded the user will have to reselect their options. To make it simpler the options should be stored in a cookie or database and be already pre-selected once the page is reloaded, as it is likely they will want to use the same or slightly modified query. - +If they don't then they can simply select what they are after anyway. - + + - \ No newline at end of file + diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-use-the-concept-of-drafts/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-use-the-concept-of-drafts/rule.mdx index 9b43307323e..4328b54f391 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/do-you-use-the-concept-of-drafts/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/do-you-use-the-concept-of-drafts/rule.mdx @@ -1,24 +1,29 @@ --- -archivedreason: null -authors: [] -created: 2014-12-01 01:10:01+00:00 +type: rule +title: Do you save form progress as a draft? +uri: do-you-use-the-concept-of-drafts +categories: + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx +authors: + - title: Adam Cogan + url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan' +redirects: [] +guid: 79583b3a-aa99-4f02-94bf-ea54809efcd9 +seoDescription: 'Save and organize your work by using drafts, just like Google Mail, ensuring seamless continuity upon log back on.' +created: 2014-12-01T01:10:01.000Z createdBy: Rebecca Liu createdByEmail: RebeccaLiu@ssw.com.au -guid: 79583b3a-aa99-4f02-94bf-ea54809efcd9 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-07T00:14:11.111Z +lastUpdatedBy: Tiago Araujo +lastUpdatedByEmail: TiagoAraujo@ssw.com.au isArchived: false -lastUpdated: 2014-12-01 02:27:08+00:00 -lastUpdatedBy: Rebecca Liu -lastUpdatedByEmail: RebeccaLiu@ssw.com.au -redirects: [] -seoDescription: Save and organize your work by using drafts, just like Google Mail, - ensuring seamless continuity upon log back on. -title: Do you use the concept of drafts? -categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx -type: rule -uri: do-you-use-the-concept-of-drafts +archivedreason: null --- -Your form should prompt to save the record when the user leaves a page that has been modified. Alternatively, you can prompt the user when they log back on that they have drafts. E.g. mail.google.com +Users should not lose their work if they leave a long or complex form before completing it. + +Save their progress automatically as a draft and make it easy to continue later. When automatic saving is not available, warn users before they leave a page with unsaved changes. + + - \ No newline at end of file +Gmail is a common example, automatically saving unfinished messages as drafts. diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/how-to-align-your-form-labels/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/how-to-align-your-form-labels/rule.mdx index 6f964cc672d..d6a16dd9a57 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/how-to-align-your-form-labels/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/how-to-align-your-form-labels/rule.mdx @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ seoDescription: Discover the pros and cons of top-aligned, left-aligned, right-a and material labeling options for optimal form completion rates. title: Do you know how to align form labels? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: how-to-align-your-form-labels --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/label-buttons-consistently/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/label-buttons-consistently/rule.mdx index 7d14b56ed8e..34716858daa 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/label-buttons-consistently/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/label-buttons-consistently/rule.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ type: rule title: Do you label web form buttons consistently? uri: label-buttons-consistently categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx authors: - title: Toby Churches url: 'https://github.com/TobyChurches' diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/required-fields-validation/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/required-fields-validation/rule.mdx index 9546eb4a518..04194c92a7a 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/required-fields-validation/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/required-fields-validation/rule.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ type: rule title: Do you make required fields clear and validate inputs? uri: required-fields-validation categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx authors: - title: Adam Cogan url: 'https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan' diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/survey-other-vs-na/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/survey-other-vs-na/rule.mdx index 3ef86128717..f96c5e46fa7 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/survey-other-vs-na/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/survey-other-vs-na/rule.mdx @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ authors: url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/eddie-kranz related: [] categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx redirects: [] isArchived: false --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/trim-input-whitespace/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/trim-input-whitespace/rule.mdx index 8576ad30e9c..7e98382d3d1 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/trim-input-whitespace/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/trim-input-whitespace/rule.mdx @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ seoDescription: Avoid user frustration by trimming leading and trailing whitespa tips: '' title: Do you trim starting and trailing whitespaces in input fields? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-websites-layout-and-formatting.mdx type: rule uri: trim-input-whitespace diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/use-html-maxlength-to-limit-number-of-characters/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/use-html-maxlength-to-limit-number-of-characters/rule.mdx index 6390c395c02..ba99f66d53e 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/use-html-maxlength-to-limit-number-of-characters/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/use-html-maxlength-to-limit-number-of-characters/rule.mdx @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ seoDescription: Limit text input to prevent overwhelming data fields while ensur title: Do you use HTML "maxlength" attribute to limit number of characters on input fields? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: use-html-maxlength-to-limit-number-of-characters --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/use-the-specific-action-as-labels/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/use-the-specific-action-as-labels/rule.mdx index df5bd8ffdad..25a553b268a 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/use-the-specific-action-as-labels/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/use-the-specific-action-as-labels/rule.mdx @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ seoDescription: Improve user experience by avoiding "OK" buttons and using speci action labels instead. title: Do you replace ‘OK’ buttons with clear action labels? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: use-the-specific-action-as-labels --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/validation-do-you-avoid-capturing-incorrect-data/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/validation-do-you-avoid-capturing-incorrect-data/rule.mdx index 4a95f97cab0..22f1148f7a8 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/validation-do-you-avoid-capturing-incorrect-data/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/validation-do-you-avoid-capturing-incorrect-data/rule.mdx @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ seoDescription: Ensure accurate data collection by letting users opt out of ques they can't answer. title: Validation - Do you avoid capturing incorrect data? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx type: rule uri: validation-do-you-avoid-capturing-incorrect-data --- diff --git a/public/uploads/rules/weekdays-on-date-selectors/rule.mdx b/public/uploads/rules/weekdays-on-date-selectors/rule.mdx index f71abf2fa6c..298033edbb6 100644 --- a/public/uploads/rules/weekdays-on-date-selectors/rule.mdx +++ b/public/uploads/rules/weekdays-on-date-selectors/rule.mdx @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ seoDescription: Enhance UX by showing weekdays next to dates in UI selectors. Im clarity and reduce errors in bookings, schedules, and deadline-driven apps. title: Do you format date selectors to include the weekday? categories: - - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-interfaces-forms.mdx + - category: categories/design/rules-to-better-forms.mdx - category: categories/software-engineering/rules-to-better-sharepoint-for-developers.mdx type: rule uri: weekdays-on-date-selectors