Biggest source of dirty data? Not old records. New ones from forms with no validation.

"Google" / "Google LLC" / "google" = three records, one company.

Use dropdowns and input masks. Prevent the mess.

#DataQuality #FormDesign

In today's episode of #FixTheForms, I'm delighted to welcome new guidance from the German government on good #FormDesign #GovDesign

Thanks @paulpistorius.bsky.social for all your hard work on this

... a couple of extra points coming up
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A tabled computer on a walnut wooden stool showing a guide on good forms design with examples for ‘Translating conditions into questions’, illustrated by 3 simplified service interface

#FixTheForms, as @cjforms.bsky.social puts it.

In the absence of universal standards within German government for what constitutes good #formDesign, we published 3 new pieces of guidance to address this void.

You find them in the handbook section of the German #ServiceStandard website.

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Benefits of a Single Text Field Versus Multiple Text Fields - 24 Accessibility Zoë Bijl explains how it’s easier for users to enter a phone number or a credit card number into a single field, but other scenarios may require properly labeled multiple fields.

Choosing one text field over multiple can reduce errors, cognitive load and boost inclusivity. In her article, Zoë Bijl unpacks the “single vs multiple” text-field debate.

www.24a11y.com/2018/single-...

#DigitalAccessibility #UXDesign #DigitalInclusion #FormDesign #InclusiveDesign #A11y