ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26517
The first standard in the ISO/IEC/IEEE 2651x family written for user assistance in mobile applications. It sets requirements and recommendations for planning, designing, developing and evaluating help inside phone and tablet apps, including the mobile context, the forms of help, writing for a small screen, gestures, media, translation and accessibility.
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ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26517 is a compliance framework from International with 3 domains and 10 controls. The largest domains are Clause 4 to 9: The mobile user assistance process (6 controls), Clause 1 to 3: Scope, references and terms (3 controls), Annex A: Progressive disclosure (informative) (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (3)
Annex A: Progressive disclosure (informative)
Annex A: Progressive disclosure (informative)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| A | Examples of progressive disclosure techniques |
Clause 1 to 3: Scope, references and terms
Clause 1 to 3: Scope, references and terms
Clause 4 to 9: The mobile user assistance process
Clause 4 to 9: The mobile user assistance process
What is ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26517 and who does it apply to?
ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26517 is a compliance framework from International with 3 domains and 10 controls. The first standard in the ISO/IEC/IEEE 2651x family written for user assistance in mobile applications. It sets requirements and recommendations for planning, designing, developing and evaluating help inside phone and tablet apps, including the mobile context, the forms of help, writing for a small screen, gestures, media, translation and accessibility. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26517 actually require?
ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26517 has 10 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Clause 4 to 9: The mobile user assistance process (6 controls), Clause 1 to 3: Scope, references and terms (3 controls), Annex A: Progressive disclosure (informative) (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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