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Subject:When to use graphics or text? From:"Nyman, Rikki" <Rikki -dot- Nyman -at- ALLIEDSIGNAL -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 23 Sep 1997 15:14:00 -0700
Hi again! New day, different question.
Is there some kind of rule of thumb for deciding when to use a graphic
or text? I haven't noticed it as much with paper, but am becoming more
aware of this in web-based documentation. Are there any resources that
discuss this topic in detail? Is there any research on this as far as
which benefits the user more and when?
I am interested in your thoughts and appreciate any thoughts you might
want to share.
Thanks!
Rikki
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