Segmenting data

The user needs to navigate and find records in a long list.

Breaking the data up into manageable subsets helps in navigating and locating records easier.

Finding the right criteria for segmenting the list is the most important piece of the puzzle. Sorting the data in alphabetical order and dividing based on the first letter helps locate records quickly.

Alphabetical segmentation might not always be the best solution however. Focus on finding a logical rule that can be applied.

A continuous list can be broken up by injecting dividers. Use this to signal the beginning and end of a subset.

Use tabs and toolbars to help navigate similar items grouped into categories.

Let the user mark important items and create a subset by bookmarking records.