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Subject:Re: Guidelines for Creating Wizards From:David Knopf <david -at- KNOPF -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 3 Nov 1997 19:11:35 -0800
Bill,
There's a bunch of good information in The Windows Interface Guidelines
for Software Design from Microsoft Press.
- David Knopf
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bcsmit - Bill Smith wrote:
>
> Can anyone suggest references (Internet sites, books, magazines) where I
> can find guidelines for writing/developing wizards for Windows 95
> software applications.
>
> I've consulted several books, searched the Web, and looked thru other
> sources (Microsoft Windows 95 Help Authoring Kit, www.microsoft.com,
> miscellaneous online Help authoring guides), only to find fairly limited
> information. Much of what I've found has to do with how to use the
> WinHelp 4.0 Training Card macro. Good information, but not what I'm
> looking for.
>
> What I'm seeking are specific guidelines on how to design wizard
> interface components (controls, dialogs, windows) and how to write task
> guidance and instructions (style advice). I did find some of this at
> microsoft.com, but I'm hoping to find more.
>
> Thanks for your help in advance. I'll gladly publish a summary on the
> list of any/all suggestions.
>
> Bill Smith
> Acxiom Corporation
> Conway, AR
> bcsmit -at- acxiom -dot- com
> 501 336-3189
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> user interface design originate from well-intentioned,
> intelligent and capable people focusing on the wrong things."
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