RE: [PHP] Intuitive Interfaces

Cesar Cordovez wrote: > Chris Shiflett wrote: >> Some Web sites I have visited think it is helpful to use some >> client-side scripting to move the focus from the first text field to >> the second after three numbers have been entered. > > I think this is the worst thing to do. If they are going to this > "jump to the next field when this is full script" why don't they > put one field > to start with? Can somebody explain why some developers do this? Some possible reasons why: 1. Some developers are preoccupied with creating a "cool" interface, rather than focusing on what the user finds "usable". 2. Customary separtor punctuation, e.g., the dashes in a social security number (US), 123-45-6789, can be inserted between the input controls, thus subtly instructing the user that they don't have to enter the punctuation. Kirk