Section 7. Edit Fields

Edit fields are small areas the allow you to enter a single line of text. This section provides ideas about what to test in using edit fields.

Do all edit fields in the program have the same background color?
Do all non-editable fields in the program have the same background color?
Are non-editable fields absent from the keyboard tab order?
Do numeric fields only allow numbers?
Are numeric fields right justified?
Do all alpha fields in the program allow only alphabetic characters?
Do all upper case fields in the program allow only upper case?
Are all alpha fields in the program left justified?
Are the edit fields in a window or dialog aligned with one another to present a pleasing and easy to follow appearance?
Is each edit field in the program the same relative size as the data to be entered into it?
Is each edit field in the program labeled as to purpose?
Are the edit field labels consistent throughout the program?
Do all edit fields lack hints? They should have prompts instead of hints.
Does each edit field have a limit as to the number of characters that may be entered into it?