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From: jimmy@cs.UAlberta.CA (Jimmy the X-Man who likes bouash)
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Subject: Interface design CONVENTIONS
Summary: What is bouash ?
Message-ID: <1991May11.042603.1689@cs.UAlberta.CA>
Date: 11 May 91 04:26:03 GMT
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Hi folks,
Got a simple question. Is there a book or paper that is used
as a reference for specifying the look and feel of graphical interfaces ?

As an example, what are the recommended dimensions for a dialog box ?
Are there any standard spacings between lines and/or buttons in a dialog
box ?  Similarly, do conventions exists for popup and pulldown menus ?
Even if there are no standard specs, do you know if anyone has
published something which tries to outline such standards ?

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