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Is there any research out there showing whether or not alternating the row colors for a table increases/impedes the time it takes to parse information? An example can be found at the following location:

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I generally find it easy to associate the input fields with the row names as long as the table is formatted correctly. So, I am not sure if alternating the colors actually adds to the user experience, but I guess I can see why this is stylistically appealing. Thoughts and opinions are welcome.

Is there any research out there showing whether or not alternating the row colors for a table increases/impedes the time it takes to parse information? An example can be found at the following location:

enter image description here

I generally find it easy to associate the input fields with the row names as long as the table is formatted correctly. So, I am not sure if alternating the colors actually adds to the user experience, but I guess I can see why this is stylistically appealing. Thoughts and opinions are welcome.

Is there any research out there showing whether or not alternating the row colors for a table increases/impedes the time it takes to parse information? An example can be found at the following location:

enter image description here

I generally find it easy to associate the input fields with the row names as long as the table is formatted correctly. So, I am not sure if alternating the colors actually adds to the user experience, but I guess I can see why this is stylistically appealing.

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To use or not to use... "Zebra Stripes", or Alternating Row Colors for Tables

Is there any research out there showing whether or not alternating the row colors for a table increases/impedes the time it takes to parse information? An example can be found at the following location:

http://www.surveygizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/table-alt-row-color.jpgenter image description here

I generally find it easy to associate the input fields with the row names as long as the table is formatted correctly. So, I am not sure if alternating the colors actually adds to the user experience, but I guess I can see why this is stylistically appealing. Thoughts and opinions are welcome.

Is there any research out there showing whether or not alternating the row colors for a table increases/impedes the time it takes to parse information? An example can be found at the following location:

http://www.surveygizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/table-alt-row-color.jpg

I generally find it easy to associate the input fields with the row names as long as the table is formatted correctly. So, I am not sure if alternating the colors actually adds to the user experience, but I guess I can see why this is stylistically appealing. Thoughts and opinions are welcome.

Is there any research out there showing whether or not alternating the row colors for a table increases/impedes the time it takes to parse information? An example can be found at the following location:

enter image description here

I generally find it easy to associate the input fields with the row names as long as the table is formatted correctly. So, I am not sure if alternating the colors actually adds to the user experience, but I guess I can see why this is stylistically appealing. Thoughts and opinions are welcome.

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