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6answers
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What is the recommended wording for a generic error message

What would be the best wording for a generic error message? With generic error message I mean a message for an error that has occured but there are no details on what the error is or how to recover ...
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4answers
107 views

Should you clear user errors when the error is perceived as fixed or when it is confirmed as fixed?

When a website or application has user input controls that validates the input, the user is (usually) notified in one way or another if the input doesn't meet the requirements. Eg. incorrect email ...
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2answers
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How should refer to data validation that happens mid-process?

I'm developing some guidelines and I can't work out what to call the type of data validation that takes place as the user enters data. i.e. an error message appears as soon as the field is unfocused. ...