Breadcrumbs are often found on the web in the form of a taxonomy/hierarchy.
They can be useful to help create a mental image of the structure of the content.
For example:
Where are you in an online course?
Course 111: Section 2: Chapter 6: Review Questions
Where are you in an online catalog?
Coats: Lightweight Shells: The North Face
Calculating your 401(k) savings:
Step 1 : Your Info ===> Step 2 : Your savings ===> STEP 3 : YOUR NEEDS ===> Step 4 : Your answer
Placing a set of breadcrumbs on a page can serve two purposes:
Identifying where you are in a larger context.
Allow an interface mechanism to move back up the hierarchy by providing links to more general sections.
Does this help at all?
Jerry Johnson
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/01/03 10:17AM >>>
Randell,
On 10/1/2003 at 09:35, you wrote:
RBA> Pardon my ignorance & noviceness.... but what are breadcrumbs (other
RBA> than the real world thing you use to coat food)....
Think Hansel and Gretel
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