Principles are based on scientific sources.
| Name | Consistent Controls and Placement |
| Sources | (Garfinkel, 2005) |
| Synonyms | None |
| Intent | Structure applications so that similar functionality is location in similar positions on different applications—especially if those applications are manufactured by competitors. |
| Motivation | Many people use different applications and systems on a regular basis. Functions that are located in different places in different systems may be missed and, as a result, not used. |
| Examples | None |
| Guidelines | Guidelines for successful authentication Guidelines used to redesign warnings Warning Design Guidelines |
| Tags | Conformity of Usability, Controlability |
| Log history | [02/14/2016]: Added to repository |
Garfinkel, S.L., 2005. Design principles and patterns for computer systems that are simultaneously secure and usable (PhD thesis). Massachusetts Institute of Technology.