Tanya Beelders

Graphics, text and language in a word processor interface

A comparative study on the usability of different interface elements

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The word processor has become an integral tool for
the many people who rely on computers on a daily
basis. As such it has a wide and varied user base and
must cater for a very diverse user group. Due to the
heavy reliance on the word processor it is essential
that it delivers pleasurable and efficient
interaction to its users. This book focuses on
furthering the improvement of the word processor
usability. Specifically, it concentrates on the
impact of graphics, text and language on the
usability of a word processor. Through comparative
user testing, using the medium of a scaled-down word
processor application which can accommodate
interchangeable interfaces and easy administration of
preset tasks, these facets are tested and a number of
recommendations concerning the usability of a word
processor are proposed based on both statistical
analysis and observation of user interaction. The
informative text should be useful to Human-Computer
Interaction specialists or anyone interested in the
impact of language and icons on the use of software
applications.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 382g
• ISBN-13: 9783639172683
• ISBN-10: 363917268X
• Artikelnr.: 26767907

Autorenporträt

Tanya René Beelders, MSc.: BSc(IT), BSc Hons and MSc., obtained
at the University of the Free State (UFS), South Africa.
Currently a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and
Informatics at UFS. Specialises in HCI research. Maintains active
involvement in IT field by providing IT consultation and
development services to industry.