BS EN ISO 9241-161:2016 describes visual user-interface elements presented by software and provides
requirements and recommendations on when and how to use them. This part of ISO 9241 is concerned
with software components of interactive systems to make human-system interaction usable as far as
the basic interaction aspects are concerned.This part of ISO 9241 provides a comprehensive list of generic visual user-interface elements, regardless
of a specific input method, visualization, and platform or implementation technology. The guidance
given in this part of ISO 9241 is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 9241 guidance on dialogue
techniques. It recognizes that additional elements can evolve. It also addresses derivates, compositions
(assemblies) and states of user-interface elements. It gives requirements and recommendations on
selection, usage and dependencies of user-interface elements and their application. It is applicable
regardless of a fixed, portable or mobile interactive system.It does not provide detailed coverage of the methods and techniques required for design of user-interface
elements. This part of ISO 9241 does not address implementation (e.g. graphical design of elements)
and interaction details for specific input methods or technologies. It does not cover decorative userinterface
elements that are intended to address solely aesthetic (hedonic) qualities in the user interface,
e.g. background images.The information in this part of ISO 9241 is intended for use by those responsible for the selection
and implementation of visual user-interface elements in interactive systems and for evaluating
user interfaces. It is intended for use by those planning and managing platform specific aspects of
user interface screen design. It also provides guidance for human factors/ergonomics and usability
professionals involved in human-centred design. It addresses technical issues only to the extent
necessary to allow users of this part of ISO 9241 to understand the relevance and importance of a
consistent interface element usage and selection in the design process as a whole.Annex A provides a guide to selection of different visual user interface elements depending of their
appropriate application.Cross References:ISO 9241-143:2012ISO 9241-171:2008ISO 8601ISO 14915-2:2003ISO 11064-5:2008ISO/IEC 13066All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.