[IxDA Discuss] Label alignment left or right?

[Susie Robson]

You said: 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. 

My question: Can I use a mixture of both in the applictation layout?

And if not, what is the best standard 

My answer: No, you cannot use a mixture of both in the application.
Consistency is important, which means doing it one way all the time.

As someone else said, putting the labels above the text box/field, is
another option.  


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Hallo,

 

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. 

 

My question: Can I use a mixture of both in the applictation layout?

And if not, what is the best standard  

 

 

Thanx in advance

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