Describe four GUI design tips that follow the Windows standards for the use of graphics, fonts, and color.

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Any four can be used for the answer:
1. Use graphics sparingly. Make sure they are small and not distracting to the user.
2. Use only one font type (usually Segoe UI) for all of the text in the interface.
3. Use no more than two different font sizes in the interface.
4. Avoid use of italics and underlining.
5. Limit use of bold text to titles, headings, and key items that you want to emphasize.
6. Use black, white, and gray when building an interface. Only add color if there is a good reason to do so.
7. Use white, off-white, or light gray for the background. Use black for text.
8. Avoid using a dark color for the background or a light color for text.
9. Limit the number of colors in an interface to three. Make sure colors are complementary.
10. Never use any color as the only means of identification for an element in the interface.