Embedded Help Pattern Set Version 2.0.0.0
 
 
Description
Return to Top

Embedded help provides Oracle Fusion Applications users with in-context assistance in the local area of the user interface (UI). Embedded help enables users to complete their tasks and reduces errors. Remember, a well-designed interface should be easy to use without large amounts of embedded help.
 
Patterns to Create Embedded Help
Return to Top

Static Instruction Text

Help on pages where the typical user may fail to perform a task unassisted.
In-field Help Note Help on an editable field.

Terminology Definition

Help that defines the meaning of a UI component.

Bubble Help

Help that appears on UI components that a user selects to perform certain actions.
User Assistance Popup Either brief contextual help or links to nonembedded help, or both, for a page or region.
 
Pattern Set Decision Table
Return to Top
 
Static Instruction Text
In-field Help Note
Terminology Definition
Bubble Help
User Assistance Popup
Valid UI components to use this type of help - Page header
- Subheader
- Sub-subheader

- Standalone check box
- Multiselect check box group
- Single-select choice list
- Multiselect choice list
- Single-select list box
- Multiselect list box
- Text box
- Single-select radio groups
- Items in true/false radio groups
- Items in true/false check box groups
- Color picker
- Date/time picker
- Flexfield
- LOV
- Spin box
- Slider
- File upload
- Shuttle
- Rich Text Editor

- Check box prompt
- Check box group prompt
- Single-select choice list
- Multiselect choice list
- Single-select list box
- Multiselect list box
- Text box
- Radio group prompt
- Color picker
- Date/time Picker
- Flexfield
- LOV
- Column headers
- Spin box
- Slider
- File upload
- Shuttle
- Rich Text Editor

- Butcon
- Button
- Link
- Tab

 - Page header
- Subheader
- Sub-subheader
- Tab
- Tasks listed in the Setup Table Checklist or Setup Hgrid Checklist,
- Dashboard region
Does the user need help understanding the effects of entering a value or leaving the component blank?
N

Y

N

N
N
Does the user need a detailed description of what the UI component means or does?
N

N

Y

Y
N
Does the user need help understanding what to do on a page or within a header region?
Y
N
N
N
Y
Does the user require in-depth assistance or need to explore more information?
N
N
N
N
Y
How long is the help text including spaces?
Less than or equal
to two lines
(of local area width) or 400 characters

Less than or equal to 160 characters

Less than or equal to 80 characters

Less than or equal to 80 characters
Less than or equal to 400 characters, optional links to nonembedded help
 
Related Guidelines
Return to Top

RCUX Help Framework Usage Guideline

Describes ways that help can be displayed in the Rich Client User Experience-based UI.

Fusion Embedded Help Content Guidelines

Guidance on the creation of embedded help content for Oracle Fusion Applications.

Fusion Help UI Guideline

Guidance on which type of help to use in Oracle Fusion Applications.