Consistent Help
Ensure help and support options are consistently located across multiple pages to make them easier to find.
Acceptance Criteria
• Help mechanisms (such as contact details, self-help options, and automated contact methods) should be in the same position on every page where they appear.
• The order of these help mechanisms relative to other page content should remain consistent unless the user initiates a change.
Examples
• A “Contact Us” button should be located in the same spot on every page of a website.
• A help link or live chat option should appear in the same place across multiple pages.
• Self-help resources like FAQs or support articles should be consistently positioned on every relevant page.
Exceptions
- If a user actively changes the layout or view (e.g., zooming or rotating the page), the order may vary according to the new layout or orientation.
Tips
• Design your website so that help options are easy to locate and consistently placed across different pages.
• Use consistent labeling and positioning for help elements to avoid confusion.
How to test?
• Navigate through different pages of the website and verify that help options are consistently located in the same relative position.
• Check different page variations (e.g., different zoom levels or orientations) to ensure help mechanisms remain in a consistent position across these variations.