"Don't use full red or full white; both
cause screen distortion."
"Use client-side image maps instead
of server side image maps; it
works
better with a remote control."
"Avoid small text sizes in HTML and
graphics."
"Avoid narrow columns; images are scaled
and text will wrap frequently."
"If you haven't yet purchased a WebTV
Internet terminal, you can determine
whether
you have included hard-coded dependencies in your layout by
increasing
the default point size of the browser fonts to 18 points, narrowing
the
window a little, and observing your page."
"Try to reduce the number of items on
your page because television audiences
are
used to looking at one focal point."
"Pages should contain as few form elements
as possible because these elements
can
quickly become overwhelming to non-computer users."
"Use the additional attributes of the
text input tag to change the background and
text
colors so that form elements are consistent with the rest of
the page."
"Use light-colored text against dark-colored
backgrounds; television audiences find
it
easier to read."
"When using an input image in a form
to simulate a button, use the <NAME> tag
to
prevent having to click on the button twice to submit the form."
"Don't use horizontal single pixel lines
because they flicker on television sets."
"Page titles are used in the Recent
Panel and the Favorites bookmarks; avoid
temptation-
keep your titles short."
"Use background music or theme music
to provide an experience more like
television."
Designing
for TV ScreensMonitors, like people and output devices, are a bonafide audience. One needs to respect the technological abilities (and limitations) of TVs, monitors, and screen resolutions.
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