As part of a research project, into human-computer
interfaces, I am looking at the Header and Footer (HAF) interface
Excel uses when preparing a page layout for printing. This interface
is the same for Excel versions 5, 97 and 2000.
I would appreciate it if you would look at my proposal
for a revised interface and then comment on it.
Below is the current interface, as used in versions
5, 97, and 2000
(Click on the image for a larger version).
My proposed version would be interactive with the print-preview
screen, so as changes are made to the layout they are immediately
reflected on the screen image.
(Click on the image for a larger version).
On screen help prompt for formatting and inserting
information
New
Toggle between Header and Footer dialog boxes
Revised
Sections now stacked. Easier to work with boxes
where the text did not wrap around. Shows approximate horizontal
position relative to the other HAF components.
Revised
When users save HAF settings to their library,
they become available from this feature.
New
Vertical movement spin buttons.
New
Horizontal movement spin buttons for fine adjustment.
