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I have a general questions on the definition of a flow of highlighted images defining where you are in a web application flow.

I want to buy some template online but I dont know what this UX methodology is called.

enter image description here

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  • That website with the picture wants you to register and pay. I suggest imageshack.us
    – KDecker
    Mar 26, 2013 at 17:12
  • Okay here is the image shack link imageshack.us/f/577/onlineregistrationstepo.jpg
    – momoterraw
    Mar 26, 2013 at 17:18
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    My god I am stupid. That is the picture......
    – KDecker
    Mar 26, 2013 at 17:20
  • Lol Do you know what those things are called when you have a step1 step2 step3?
    – momoterraw
    Mar 26, 2013 at 17:38
  • Hmm. I would call it "user controlled stepwise information processing".
    – KDecker
    Mar 26, 2013 at 17:56

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It seems to me you are looking for the "wizard" ui pattern. Here is a link that has a lot more information explaining the purpose and reasoning behind the pattern: http://ui-patterns.com/patterns/Wizard

To give the user feedback on where they are in the wizard either text or graphics can be used. I think this is the particular piece you are referring to.

The answer that was posted right before mine mentions the "steps left" pattern. From the link I shared with you here is the explanation of what makes that different from the wizard pattern which might help you know which one you actually are looking for:

The Wizard pattern is very similar to the Steps Left pattern. The difference between the two is the focus. Where Steps Left is focused only on explaining the steps of a process, the Wizard pattern is about parting dependable sub-tasks needed to perform a complex goal into separate steps.

The Wizard pattern is also different from the Steps Left pattern in that the steps needed to perform a goal can vary depending on the information inputted in earlier stages. In this way, the Wizard pattern separates itself from being merely an visible aid for the user.

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I've seen it referred to as "steps left."

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    Hah I just realized we both referenced ui-patterns.com. Mar 26, 2013 at 17:50
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I think that is a progress tracker or progress indicator.

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I tend to call it a progress bar.

Showing progress is always recommended for a sequential process like an ecommerce check out.

A 'Wizard' may have a progress bar like this.

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