Genie 7110 manual Openwave Data Entries Guidelines, Data Entry Queries

9 Data Entry Queries

Example 9-1

Openwave Browser

First and last name: John Doe

ALPHA

Send

Nokia 7110 Browser

------ Order Info -----

First and last name:

[ ]

Options Back

ABC

First & last name:

John Doe

OK Clear

<card id="ninput" title="Order Info"> <do type="accept" label="Send">

<go href="send.cgi"/> </do>

<p>

First and last name:

<input name="fname" title="First & last name:"/> </p>

</card>

Example 9-1shows how to create a card requesting data. Note that only one action label can be defined.

■Limit input elements to 254 characters.

■Make password fields numeric only, when possible.

It is easier to enter numbers than letters or symbols.

■Do not mask alphanumeric passwords.

Do not mask the entry. It is easier for the user to hide the display from others than to type with masked characters.

■User names can be no longer than 32 characters; passwords, no longer than 20.

Discourage long passwords by limiting the length.

Openwave: Data Entries Guidelines

■Define only one action label for entry cards.

Use only one <do type="accept"> action. Additional options will hide primary navigation from the user.

■Do not have text or links following a <select> or <input> element.

This will render on what feels like a separate card, and is inefficient for the user.

52 Genie Application Style Guide February 2001