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usability principle 5
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usability principle 5can be followed by
  • informing users of the progress of operations and of their location as they navigate
  • when something goes wrong, explaining the situation in adequate detail and help the user to resolve the problem
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is a subtopic of 7.5 - Usability Principles2001-08-30 14:58:11.0
is an instance of usability principle2001-08-30 14:58:11.0
states Provide good feedback including effective error messages2001-08-30 14:58:11.0