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CHAPTER 11
user support

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  • Users have different requirements for support at different times.
  • User support should be:
    • available but unobtrusive
    • accurate and robust
    • consistent and flexible.
  • User support comes in a number of styles:
    • command-based methods
    • context-sensitive help
    • tutorial help
    • online documentation
    • wizards and assistants
    • adaptive help.
  • Design of user support must take account of:
    • presentation issues
    • implementation issues.