Re: Step n of m

 From my own experience and research, a linear wizard works better, i.e., one step, one page, assuming a step is defined as a group of related information.

I agree that showing the user their progress through the wizard is a must. The user may want to complete the wizard, but may not have the time to commit to it. Nothing would frustrate a user more than starting a wizard they expected to be able to complete quickly and then find they can't (unless you obviate that by allowing them to save the their input and return later to complete it.

John Zimmatore
User Experience
Sun Life Financial


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I don't mean to hijack, but what is the maximum number of steps you would recommend in an online wizard?Thank you,Greg HerzhauserNew York State Insurance [email protected] Message-----From: ACM SIGCHI WWW Human Factors (Open Discussion) [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mario Chiesa | ISMBSent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:52 AMTo: [email protected]: R: Step n of mIf it's 2) you should use a very clear and informative visualization aboutwhere you are in the wizard (especially about how many steps you still needto finish it, no matter if at first or second level, they're all steps): itcould be very disappointing to think you're moving at the last step and onlythen 'discover' you still need three 'second level' stepsIf it's 1) maybe it can be simplerBr,.marioMario Chiesa | Istituto Superiore Mario Boellavia P.C. Boggio, 61 - 10138 Torino (ITALY) - URL www.ismb.it@ chiesa AT ismb.it - T +39 011 2276403 - M +39 335 6624551 Informativa - Art. 13 D.lgs. 196/03 Il trattamento dei dati ha la finalità di permettere lo svolgimento delleattività di ricerca, formazione e studio, oltre agli ulteriori servizi messia disposizione dall'Istituto Superiore Mario Boella. I dati saranno trattaticon modalità manuali, informatiche e/o telematiche; non verranno per nessunaragione comunicati ad altri soggetti ed Enti senza previa autorizzazione.Potranno venire a conoscenza dei Vostri dati il responsabile del trattamentoe le categorie di soggetti incaricati del trattamento. In ogni momento potràrivolgersi al nostro servizio Privacy per conoscere i suoi dati e farliintegrare, modificare o cancellare per violazione di legge, od opporsi alloro trattamento e/o per esercitare gli altri diritti previsti dall'art. 7del D.lgs 196/03. Titolare del trattamento è la società Istituto SuperioreMario Boella con sede in Via P. Carlo Boggio n. 61- 10138 Torino.All information and attachments are reserved and an Istituto Superiore MarioBoella intellectual property; if you receive this message in error pleasedelete it and contact [email protected] originale-----Da: ACM SIGCHI WWW Human Factors (Open Discussion)[mailto:[email protected]] Per conto di Hal ShubinInviato: mercoledì 11 marzo 2009 14.29A: [email protected]: Step n of mYou're designing a wizard in a Web app. Choices:1. Each step is one page and each page is one step. Benefit: Clarity -- click NEXT and get to the next step.2. Make the steps be at a higher level, and each step could be spread out over two pages. For example, the "Setup" step includes logging in to your account, downloading software and installing it -- maybe it's just neater (conceptually and/or visually) to break that up. Benefits: Simpler pages, and it looks like fewer steps when you see "Step n of m".I just ran a study where one person was vocal about wanting one step/one page. I don't think it mattered much to the others. Other observations?thanks	-- hs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hal ShubinInteraction Design, Inc.617 489 6595www.user.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Tip of the Day: Postings must be in plain text CHI-WEB: www.sigchi.org/web POSTINGS: mailto:[email protected] MODERATORS: mailto:[email protected] SUBSCRIPTION CHANGES & FAQ: www.sigchi.org/web/faq.html -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- Tip of the Day: Postings must be in plain text CHI-WEB: www.sigchi.org/web POSTINGS: mailto:[email protected] MODERATORS: mailto:[email protected] SUBSCRIPTION CHANGES & FAQ: www.sigchi.org/web/faq.html --------------------------------------------------------------______________________________________________________________________This e-mail transmission contains confidential information that is the property of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any retention, disclosure, reproduction or distribution of the contents of this e-mail transmission, or the taking of any action in reliance thereon or pursuant thereto, is strictly prohibited. No warranty is given by NYSIF that this e-mail is free of viruses, interception or interference. NYSIF disclaims liability for any unauthorized opinion, representation, statement, offer or contract made by the sender on behalf of NYSIF. NYSIF's delegation of authorities, setting out who may make representations or contract on behalf of NYSIF, is available by contacting NYSIF at [email protected]. Jurisdiction for all actions arising out of dealings with NYSIF shall lie only in a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of New York. -------------------------------------------------------------- Tip of the Day: Postings must be in plain text CHI-WEB: www.sigchi.org/web POSTINGS: mailto:[email protected] MODERATORS: mailto:[email protected] SUBSCRIPTION CHANGES & FAQ: www.sigchi.org/web/faq.html --------------------------------------------------------------

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