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Novice software users may experience problems working with hierarchical data
- If you are designing for a more sophisticated user, this is not an
- For the average user, try to avoid using a tree control that doesn't
already strongly conform to an existing UI metaphor, Windows/Motif users should be familiar
with Trees for managing file directories:
- This may mean using a tree in combination with a list
to display lowest level tree nodes (for example, Windows Explorer).
- Trees have the
unfortunate side effect of encouraging the creation of deep nested structures
that become difficult for the user to navigate and manage.