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Graphics

A Vast Text

How we Read the Web

Clues the Web adapted from print

What's new when reading the Web

The successful Web reader

Strategies for effective Web reading

Be a confident online reader.

Synthesize, Associate, Connect.

Making your browser work for you.

Getting the most out of the site.

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Functional Areas

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Functional areas are a part of the screen that serves a particular use. Functional areas may include menus, forms, toolbars, etc. Functional areas are helpful places to look when you are lost. Well designed functional areas will be consistent throughout the site.

• Headers, Footers, Side Bars
• Menu bars
• Tool bars
• Forms