[IxDA Discuss] Label alignment left or right?

[James Melzer]

http://www.lukew.com/resources/articles/web_forms.html
http://www.uxmatters.com/MT/archives/000107.php

It depends. The two articles above by Luke W give the pros and cons
for the various alignment options based on his research. But mixing
and matching? - I'm not so sure about that.

~ James

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On 4/2/07, sysscore <mail at sysscore.com> wrote:
> 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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