Aligning sections may seem like a tiny detail but in reality, it makes a huge difference. The idea is to make a form easier to read by putting all the information in one direction.

Users are most likely to look at your information vertically, as it’s faster and more efficient to understand all the information. With this in mind, ideally, you want to make the field names of your form vertical which will make it more accessible and help you limit any potential errors in data collection.

Sometimes, forms can be very long and complex so it’s best to have clusters of information that contain titles, subtitles, or even descriptions that can facilitate the user’s experience. By organising the information into blocks, the user can quickly connect each type of information.

With the main information located vertically, any additional information or instructions can be added to the left section. When adopting this method, make sure you leave space between each section so the user can easily tell which one it is.

The labels should be simple and easy to understand so that the user can quickly see what information to put in each field. Use simple labels to explain simple fields and add as few words as possible for each label. Here’s an easy example: use the “Full Name” label instead of “My name is”.