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I think the message quoted below might be too wordy.
It contravenes what I learned at a minimalism seminar.
This message (very hastily drafted) tells the user the
same thing, but can be read at a glance:
The start date must be earlier than the end date.
Re-enter the dates.
13 words instead of 25. Of course the most important
thing is to get approval for whatever style you end up
using.
Lois Patterson
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Loretta wrote:
Here's an example of a good error message:
"You entered a start date later than the end date. The
start date must be earlier than the end date. Check
the dates and
re-enter."
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