Specifications

MIIAWD-1472E
5.15,2.1.9 Abbtwiations, mnemonics, and codes. When abbreviations, mnemonics, or codes
are used to shorten data entry, they shall be distinctive and have a mlatio~h.ip or *sociation to normal .
language or specific job-related terminology. Abbreviations should be the same length, the shortest
possible that will ensure unique abbreviations.
5.15.2.1.10 Exulicit delete action, Data deletion or cancellation shall require an explicit action,
such as depressing a DELETE key.
5.15.2.1,11 Charwe of data. Where a user requests change (or deletion) of a data item thatis
not currently being displayed, the option of displaying the old value before confirming the change
should be presented.
5.15.2.1.12 Single method of data entry.
Data entry methods and data displays should not
require the user to shift between entry methods.
5.15.2.1.13 Dataenw
display. Where data entry on an electronic display is permitted only in
prescribed areas, a clear visual deftition of the entry fields shall be provided.
5.15.2.2 Keyboard. Keyboards shall conform to the provisions below; however, where a
keyboard is part of a visual display terminal used for text processing, data entry, or data inqui~
applications in an offke environment or equivalent, see 5.16.
5.15 .2.2.1 ~. A keyboard should be used to enter alphabetic, numeric and other special
characters into the system.
5.15.2.2.2 Conf@ra tion. Keyboards shall conform to MIL-STD- 1280, unless othemise
specified or approved by b procuring activity.
5.15.2.2.3 Timely display. Keyed inputs, except security items such as passwords, shall be
shown on the display in accordance with the values in Table XXVIII.
5.15 .2.2.4 Jswth Except for extended tex~ the length of individual data items should be
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5.15 .2.2.5
Justification. When entering tabular ~ the user shall not be required to right-or
left-justi& tabulardata entries. Tbe system shall automatically justify columnar
data with
respect to
decimal point, left margin or right margin, depmling on the type of data.
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with a numeric keypad.
5.15 .2.2.8 Minimization of shift keying. The use of key shifting functions should be minimized
during data entry transactions.
5,15 .2.2.9 Data change. In keyed data entry, means shall be provided to al~owusers [o change
previous entries, if necessary, by DELETE and INSERT actions.
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