Human Interface Note #0 (this document) accompanies each release of Human Interface Notes. This release includes revisions to Human Interface Note #9. These documents are written and produced by the Macintosh Human Interface Group and published in conjunction with Developer Technical Support for all Apple developers.
These documents correct and enhance the Human Interface Guidelines: The Apple Desktop Interface; they also incorporate and supersede the previously released ╥Human Interface Updates.╙ This means that all you need is the Human Interface Guidelines and these documents to stay abreast of the latest recommended interface guidelines (unless, of course, you want to be on the very cutting edge of interface technology and read Tog╒s article in Apple Direct every month). These documents and the book will eventually be incorporated into a single, comprehensive human interface reference, but you╒ll need both until that time.
These documents are not done in a vacuum. Many of the guidelines you see are a direct result of developer feedback. If you have any questions or ideas for interface extensions or clarifications, please contact the Macintosh Human Interface Group at one of the following electronic addresses:
AppleLink: MacInterface
Internet: MacInterface@AppleLink.Apple.com
We want Human Interface Notes to be distributed as widely as possible, so they are sent to all Partners and Associates at no charge; they are also posted on AppleLink in the Developer Services bulletin board and other electronic sources, including the Apple FTP site (IP 130.43.2.3).
We place no restrictions on copying Human Interface Notes, with the exception that you cannot resell them, so read, enjoy, and share. We hope these guidelines provide you with lots of useful information while you are developing software for Apple computers. The following page lists all Human Interface Notes that have been released.
