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Making Small Devices Look Great

March 14, 2007 · by Opera Software

Quick Tips

Coding tips

  1. Use terse, efficient markup
  2. Avoid frames
  3. Avoid pop-ups
  4. Avoid proprietary features, or use fallbacks
  5. Specify image height and width
  6. Use alternative text on images
  7. Have fallbacks for JavaScript and dynamic effects

Testing tips

  1. Test in Opera for Desktop, in Small-Screen view
  2. Test with graphics turned off
  3. Test with JavaScript turned off
  4. Test with no mouse

Small-Screen design tips

  1. Design with document order in mind
  2. Design the small-screen version for maximum readability
  3. Use only images suited for a small screen, hide the rest
  4. Be careful with the use of colors, font sizes, and alignment

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About this article

Published inDev.Opera
DateMarch 14, 2007
AuthorOpera Software
Tagsmedia types, handheld, small-screen rendering
OriginalInternet Archive