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Section 11. Data Grids

Data grids are areas that contain rows and columns of text or graphical information. These areas are often visual representations of database information. This section provides ideas about what to test in using data grids.

Do all data grids in the program have the same background color?
If the data grid is non-editable, when tabbing into the grid, is the focus by row (instead of by data cell)?
If the data grid is editable, when tabbing into the grid, is the focus by data cell (instead of by row)?
Can you tab out of the grid?
Does each data grid in the program have a grid header?
Is the grid header font the same as the data font? (It can be bolded, though)
When necessary, are the scroll bars present?
Do the data grids lack hints? They should have prompts instead of hints.

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