5.1 Arrangement of information
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5.1 Arrangement of information

  5.1.1 The presentation of information should be consistent with respect to screen layout and arrangement of information. Data and control functions should be logically grouped. Priority of information should be identified for each application, permanently displayed and presented to the user in a prominent manner by, for example, use of position, size and colour.

  5.1.2 The presentation of information should be consistent with respect to values, units, meaning, sources, validity, and if available, integrity.

  5.1.3 The presentation of information should be clearly separated into an operational display area (e.g. radar, chart) and one or more user dialogue areas (e.g. menus, data, control functions).

Parent topic: 5 General Requirements for the Presentation of Information
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