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Design Goals
- Don't change the display of information between editing and displaying edited information (i.e. wysiwyg).
- Don't require user to leave or change their context to edit information.
- Make it clear that changes can be made and to what.
- Give users edit tools that make sense for their specific context. Don't clutter with every possible edit tool.
- Smooth & easy keyboard interaction.
- Allow users to easily see and use the edit tools they need (as opposed to giving them many tools that aren't relevant or useful most of the time).
- Give users feedback and confidence about what is saved.
- Give users an easy way to back out (i.e. undo change & error recovery).
- Instant editing
- Allow user to complete their task without being distracted by software or losing train of thought (i.e. while they are reading text they can easily make a quick edit).
- Give users access to information they need to complete their task (i.e. information on other pages, etc.).
- Assist users in not making mistakes with their edits. If mistakes are made, we need to give them an easy way to identify and correct.