SN EN ISO 9241-17 : 1999

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Symbols
5 Apparatus
6 Preparation of the specimens
7 Test procedure
8 Expression of results
9 Test report
Annex A (informative) Calculation of water absorption
                      coefficient by capillarity by
                      means of a non-linear regression function
Annex B (informative) Bibliography related to annex AForeword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Application of this part of ISO 9241
    4.1 Appropriateness of form filling dialogues
    4.2 Applying the recommendations
    4.3 Evaluation of products
5 Form filling structure
    5.1 General
    5.2 Layout
    5.3 Fields and labels
6 Input considerations
    6.1 General
    6.2 Alphanumeric text entry
    6.3 Choice entries
    6.4 Control
    6.5 Field validation
7 Feedback
    7.1 Echoing
    7.2 Cursor and pointer position
    7.3 Field errors
    7.4 Transmission acknowledgement
    7.5 Database changes
8 Navigation
    8.1 Initial cursor position
    8.2 Movement between fields
    8.3 Return to initial field
    8.4 Tabbing
    8.5 Scrolling
    8.6 Form selection
Annexes
A (informative) Sample procedure for asessing applicability
and adherence
B (informative) Bibliography
Figure A.1 - Decision Process - Evaluation Situation
Table A.1 - Applicability and adherence checklist
Table B.1 - Cross references: Recommendations to source documents

Gives conditional recommendations on dialogue, input and output design for computer dialogues where form filling and dialogue boxes are used for typical office tasks.