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October 2001

Design Tip :  Add Color To Your Select Lists

Select lists make it easier for visitors to complete forms and give you more control over the format of information they submit. But long select lists can frustrate users too: haven't you ever inadvertently selected the wrong option because the choices seemed to run together? Color makes them more visually appealing and easier to use. Click here to see this technique.

Load Time Tip :  Speed Up Those Tables

Many factors affect page download time, including the total file size, connection speed, the number and size of images, and even tables. If you're using tables to control page layout, these 5 tips can help your pages display faster. Click here to read on.

Accessibility Tip :  Keyboard Shortcuts With Accesskey

Most people don't think much about how to use keyboard navigation on Web sites until they buy a laptop and try to control the cursor with that little pencil eraser thing or use a touch screen. It sometimes seems as though you need the hand-eye coordination of a space shuttle pilot just to get the cursor where you want it. Click here to read on.