10 SPECIFIC FACTORS CONSIDERED IN FORMS DESIGN

1. After all the following factors have been considered, the form should be attractive and easy to read.
2. Most forms should have a title.
3. Forms should have an identification number with the date of issuance.
4. Group information into related areas on the form. Use a box design with captions printed in small , distinct type in the upper left hand corner of the boxes.
5. Arrange the items in that there is a logical flow from left to right , from top to bottom in filling out the form.
6. The use of box items is to be checked or coded improves the readability of the design.
7. Provides sufficient space for entering data and do not bleed lines off the sides of the forms.
8. Consider colored ink for captions to make variable data stand out.
9. "Boiler plate" or standard contract information is often on the back of the forms such as purchase orders.
10. Routing instruction for each copy may be indicated by using a different color paper for each copy and printing routing instructions on the margin.