1. Introduction

You will have used data entry screens (or forms) many times whilst surfing the internet. You might have also come across them whilst using a computerised database system.

Most of the time, you probably never gave these forms another thought. That was because they were well designed and did what they were supposed to do - they were fit for audience and purpose.

Well designed data entry screens aren't just an accident. They have design features which make them easy to use and easy to navigate.

Have a look through the next few pages of this mini-website and make sure that you are aware of the many different features which can be used to help ensure that data entry screens are well designed

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