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> Here is a link to basic Vista UI guidelines:
>http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/UxGuide/UXG
> uide/Guidelines/Guidelines.asp
>
> I was not able to find the XP guidelines I've used in the past, but the
> Vista guidelines should discuss the differences between XP and Vista.
>
> If you really need something older, here are links to a few articles I found
> on wizards:
>
>http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb246410.aspx
>
>http://msdn.microsoft.com/archive/default.asp?url=/archive/en-us/dnarmmc/htm
> l/msdn_mmc_ui_guidelines.asp
>
>
> For ideas from others in the world, you might want to take a look at the
> following:
>
>http://www.eclipse.org/articles/Article-UI-Guidelines/Index.html
>
> I'm also sure if you search the STC you'll find numerous articles. The
> following is a link to such a search, but be aware it may time out.
>
>http://www.googlesyndicatedsearch.com/u/stc01?q=wizards
>
> Speaking from personal experience the real challenge will be to have enough
> wizard screens so that you can provide information without providing a novel
> on each screen vs. having so many screens users feel the process takes
> forever. I hope the above info helps.
>
>
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> Subject: Wizard Standards
>
> Hi Everyone:
>
> I've been asked by a developer to provide step-by-step instructions for
> Wizard screen headings. I'm sure I've seen some style guidelines for them in
> the past but can't find them (e.g. from Microsoft). Does anyone know where
> this can be found?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Pete
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