Card #5

Recognition over Recall

It's easier to recognize things we have previously experienced than it is to recall them from memory.

How might this apply to the Web?

Multiple-choice or one-click options are easy ways for people to interact with a site. If you’re considering asking people to list things from memory, try complementing (or replacing) empty form fields with defined, random or intelligent choices that people can click on or rate.

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