OBJECTIVE: To present your information in a way that meets user needs and
your documentation goals.
Outcome: INCREASES
READABILITY. Reduces the chance that your end user will become
bored and disinterested.
OBJECTIVE: To reduce the time necessary for your users to understand the
information.
Outcome: INCREASES SPEED OF
COMPREHENSION. Helps user to discern
most important information
from the least important, allowing quicker access and
understanding of desired information.
OBJECTIVE: To limit information only to that which is necessary to the
user.
Outcome: INCREASES FOCUS.
Displaying too much information can be confusing. Excluding
excess and/or irrelevant information allows users to remain
focused on the desired task.