Support Multiple Device Orientations

• Flexible Orientation: Content should not be restricted to a single display orientation (portrait or landscape) unless a specific orientation is essential for functionality.

• Orientation Adaptability: The content should remain accessible and functional when the device is rotated between portrait and landscape orientations.

• Good: A video player that adjusts to both portrait and landscape orientations, allowing users to view the video according to their preference.

• Good: An eBook reader that supports both portrait and landscape orientations for comfortable reading.

• Bad: A webpage or app that only displays correctly in portrait mode and becomes unusable or poorly formatted when rotated to landscape mode.

Essential Orientation: If a specific display orientation is crucial for the content’s functionality or presentation, such as:

• A bank check that must be viewed in a specific orientation for verification.

• A piano application where the layout requires a particular orientation.

• Slides intended for projection on a screen.

• Virtual reality content where orientation may affect the user experience.

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• Design responsive layouts that adjust seamlessly to different orientations.

• Test your content on various devices and orientations to ensure usability and accessibility.

• Consider user scenarios where orientation flexibility is crucial and design accordingly.

1. Orientation Test: Rotate devices between portrait and landscape orientations to verify that content remains accessible and properly formatted.

2. Functionality Check: Ensure that all interactive elements and functionality are preserved across different orientations.

3. User Feedback: Gather input from users with different devices to ensure that the content works well in both portrait and landscape modes.

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