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Finger Wag Usability

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He got a real chuckle out of the finger wagging at him. Love a user interaction that elicits emotions.

He tried to upload multiple files at once, but the application can only process one at a time. As user feedback, the program shows a large, illustrated finger pointing into the screen. Why do we like this? It’s recognizable as a no-no, it’s unexpected, and it’s informational guidance.

Why do we like this finger wagging? It’s recognizable as a no-no, it’s unexpected, and it’s informational guidance.