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- What are the three causes of error messaging?
- Which is not recommended for error messaging in application?
- What is the best way to show an error message when a user inputs some wrong data and submits?
What are the three causes of error messaging?
The three main factors that influence the design of error messages are technical limitations, the amount of information to be presented, and what kind of user input is required.
Which is not recommended for error messaging in application?
Don't blame the user
Users are already going to be frustrated when they get an error message—don't make it worse by placing the blame on them. This means you should avoid using phrases like “you did” or “you didn't” when explaining what went wrong.
What is the best way to show an error message when a user inputs some wrong data and submits?
Error messages should be clearly indicated
When a user makes a mistake, you should let them know. And you should be clear where that error has been made. You can do this by: Highlighting the field in question visually, usually with an outline around the input in a bright noticeable colour (usually red)
