[IxDA Discuss] When to display grid in list view

[Dumas, Robert]

Here is how I would describe some basics in the use of grids (horizontal
or vertical rules) and banding (alternating coloured backgrounds of
columns or rows)...

Grids are typically used for simple tables and banding can help with
more complex and wide tables.

Horizontal grids emphasize rows and vertical grids emphasize columns.
Either of these can be used for basic to moderately complex tables.
Using both together puts equal emphasis on columns and rows.

Horizontal banding emphasizes rows in wide tables and can help in more
complex tables. Vertical banding emphasizes the vertical relationship in
a table and again, can help with more complex or larger tables.

Combining grids and banding helps to equally distinguish vertical and
horizontal relationships especially in very dense tables.

In any case, I think when to use grids and banding is somewhat
subjective. The above are just some possible guidelines in determining
the best implementation.

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Robert Dumas
Development Manager, User Interface
Blackboard, Inc.

Original message:
"I'm puzzled by grid these days.
When to display grid as default? I found it just in Excel, where there
is a table with many rows and columns, the grid is diplayed as default.
Or, I can infer that grid is necessary when user need to orient in some
cell frequently.
Anyone can talk about it?
Or is there any article mentioned this topic?"