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- Why is it not proper for a computer to blame user when error happens?
- How do you prevent slip errors?
- Why is error prevention important?
Why is it not proper for a computer to blame user when error happens?
The term “user error” implies that the user is at fault for having done something wrong. Not so. The designer is at fault for making it too easy for the user to commit the error. Therefore, the solution to user errors is not to scold users, to ask them to try harder, or to give them more extensive training.
How do you prevent slip errors?
Slips: This type of error occurs when a user is familiar with the goal or the action they are going to perform. But accidentally they made a mistake while performing. To avoid the slips we must guide the users by providing them the limited options to choose & to constrain the input types.
Why is error prevention important?
The main reason this principle of error prevention is important is that we humans are prone to- and will always make mistakes. From a UX standpoint, it becomes even more important as: In today's age of information overload, a user is always burdened with tons of information and can be easily distracted.
