[IxDA Discuss] Label alignment left or right?

[Sandra]

Hello

The rule we try to adopt in my company is the following:

You should vertically align input fields and their labels; justification can
be done according to the context:

   - If all labels are of similar length: left justify the fields and the
   labels
   - If labels are of various lengths, right justify them and left
   justify the fields

Hope it helps

Sandra


2007/4/2, sysscore < mail at sysscore.com>:
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> Hallo,
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> I have a problem at the definition of the layout guideline of our software
>
> company (software is a desktop application and not a web forms). In many
> discussions it is said that the right alignment is a good alternative to
> vertical positioning of labels. But in some cases left-alignment labels
> are
> better structured (if I use multiple columns). It is said likewise that
> the
> consistence in the complete application is very important.
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> My question: Can I use a mixture of both in the applictation layout?
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> And if not, what is the best standard
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> Thanx in advance
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