Using the iPad for data collection offers enterprises many advantages. In addition to enabling enhanced accuracy and real-time submissions, the tablet provides more processing power than smartphones. iPad data collection on the field is also preferable due to better data and battery consumption. Enterprises, however, may not get all the benefits iPad forms have to offer if they’re not well-designed.
To help you create the perfect fillable forms for iPad, here’s a quick list of Do’s and Don’ts from makeen transform’s expert form designers.
Here are the basic principles our designers follow whenever they design forms for iPad.
Make sure your forms instantly communicate their purpose. To achieve this, here are some quick tips to get you started.
The formatting of mobile forms is important as it contributes to their accessibility. The following are important tips to make input fields easier to scan and fill.
Users of your iPad forms shouldn’t put too much effort into entering data. With that in mind, here are some pointers to help you achieve this.
Now that you know what to do, here are the things to avoid while creating mobile forms for tablets.
Form designers such as Transform Studio allow you to place controls either in vertical or horizontal orientation. However, when designing mobile forms for iPad, the horizontal orientation leads to multi-column layouts. These affect usability since:
You may only use the multi-column design for inputs which are thought of linearly or as a coherent entity. Examples include first and last names; and zip, city, and state fields.
You may be tempted to use more input fields since users can scroll through them in portrait mode. However, long forms tend to be too complex. Moreover, you cannot assume users will only use the portrait mode.
If you have a long form, consider breaking it down into several tabs. Logically group fields and spread them across several tabs. For instance, input fields in an Environmental Checklist can be divided into Chemical Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, Water Management, and Air Quality and Dust tabs.
One of the biggest advantages of creating fillable forms for iPad is the different input field types you can use. With more space available, you can use the following form controls easily:
Keep these Dos and Don’ts in mind while creating your mobile forms for tablets to get the most value.
If you wish to see iPad forms in action, try our collection of pre-designed mobile forms. Download makeen transform App, tap on ‘Ready2Use’, and submit away.
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