Web form element

Webform elements for seniors: Pull-down menus and scrolling lists are difficult for many seniors to use. Consider using drop-down menus or static UI elements instead.

Dynamical interface elements for seniors: Pull-down menus, hierarchically walking menus, and other moving interface elements cause problems for seniors who are not always steady with the mouse. Better to use static user interface widgets and designs that do not require pixel-perfect pointing.

Stability of interfaces for seniors: Elder users generally have slower reactions, and also they shall not be distracted without a reason. The designers should limit the usage of automatic system action on a website, such as auto-changing some fields in an input form, or automatically taking user to a new location (page) on a website. The usage of distracting elements, such as animated .gif pictures or aggressive Flash animation should be also limited if possible. This strategy is somehow contrary from design recommendations for regular users, who indeed may benefit from automation of some tasks and re-directing at web pages.

Standardization of webform elements for seniors: The forms on an e-business website shall avoid standard html elements used in a non-standard way. Elder users rely to a high extent to their previous experiences on other websites and have harder time recovering from errors. Regular users better adapt to new and unusual usage of familiar elements, although re-purposing is always recommended only after a careful consideration.