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Chronological organization at a glance

Site Genre: Pattern Group b

magnify image Figure B6.1 This course Web page offers information about an interface design and evaluation class taught by one of the coauthors of this book. It uses chronological ordering to organize the class assignments and materials as they were presented.

Background

Used as part of MULTIPLE WAYS TO NAVIGATE (B1) and BROWSABLE CONTENT (B2), this pattern provides a way to organize content related by time.

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PROBLEM

Chronologically organizing content on a site helps visitors understand the order of content in time, whether past or future, but very long lists of events are difficult to read and use.

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SOLUTION

magnify image Figure B5.2 Organizing chronological content into smaller groups of time makes reading about each era that much easier.

Display chronological lists in a vertical, horizontal, or calendar format, keeping the total number of items in each list under 50 by dividing the list into smaller groups of time.

Other Patterns to Consider

Use a PAGE TEMPLATE (D1) to publish your vertical, horizontal, or calendar display in a CONTENT MODULE (D2) to keep it in a well-known place. Use HIERARCHICAL ORGANIZATION (B3) to keep lists of chronological items manageable. Use a CATEGORY PAGE (B8) as a directory for each group in the hierarchy.

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