Top 10 Form Usability Tips

1. Place form labels above text fields

2. Cluster similar types of controls

3. Use standard values to enable autofill

4. Use <select> sparingly

5. Submit buttons don't have to be "Submit" buttons

6. Use smart scripts

7. Select logical defaults, or none at all

8. For multi-page forms, give the user a progress map

9. Postbacks. Please.

10. Use design to help the user