Components
Time Picker
Time Picker component is a user interface element that allows users to select a specific time
Anatomy
Time Picker component is a user interface element that allows users to select a specific time from a predefined set of options or manually input a time value. It is commonly used in forms, scheduling applications, and settings menus to facilitate time selection.
Time Input Field: A text input field where users can manually enter a time value.
Time Selector: A dropdown or input field for selecting the hour, minute, and second portion of the time.
AM/PM Selector (Optional): If applicable, a dropdown or input field for selecting the AM or PM designation.
Time Picker Icon/Button: An icon or button that opens the time picker modal when clicked.
Time Picker Modal: A modal or dropdown panel that displays the available time options for selection.
Caption (optional): provides contextual assistance like helper text, in any area where the user might need additional information to provide the right input.
Time Now Button (Optional): Allows users to set the time based on the current time
OK/Apply Button: Confirms the selected time and closes the modal, saving the chosen time value.
Usage
The Time Picker component can be used in various contexts, such as:
Form Input: Use it in forms where users need to specify a time for appointments, reservations, or other time-sensitive data.
Scheduling Applications: Implement it in scheduling applications to allow users to set event times easily.
Settings: Utilize it in user settings menus to enable users to customize time-related preferences.
Common places buttons appear : Mobile app homepage , website homepage and other pages when needed etc.
When to use
- Time Input is Required: Users need to provide a time value as part of data input.
- Precision is Necessary: Precise time selection, down to the minute, is important.
- Standardization is Needed: Ensuring a consistent time format across the application is required.
- User-Friendly Interaction: Users are more comfortable with a visual time selection method rather than manual input.
- Mobile-Friendly Design: On mobile devices, where typing can be cumbersome, a Time Picker simplifies time entry.
When not to use
- Time Input is Required: Users need to provide a time value as part of data input.
- Precision is Necessary: Precise time selection, down to the minute, is important.
- Standardization is Needed: Ensuring a consistent time format across the application is required.
- User-Friendly Interaction: Users are more comfortable with a visual time selection method rather than manual input.
- Mobile-Friendly Design: On mobile devices, where typing can be cumbersome, a Time Picker simplifies time entry.
Accessibility
To ensure accessibility, follow these guidelines:
Provide keyboard navigation and focus management within the Time Picker.
Implement ARIA roles and attributes to enhance screen reader compatibility.
Ensure that all Time Picker elements have clear and descriptive labels.
Use sufficient color contrast for text and UI elements.
Test the Time Picker with assistive technologies to verify usability.
Do
Provide clear and concise labels & icon for all Time Picker components.
Don't
The label & icon that being provide is not clear & concise so it became ambiguous
Content
When creating Time Picker :
Clear Labels: Ensure all components are labeled clearly and descriptively.
Example: “Hours,” “Minutes,” “AM/PM.”
Placeholder Text: Use placeholder text in the time input field to provide an example or format hint.
Example: “Enter time (e.g., 3:30 PM).”
Error Messages: Provide informative error messages if users enter invalid time values.
Example: “Please enter a valid time (e.g., 3:30 PM).”
Help Text: Include tooltips or help text to assist users in understanding how to use the Time Picker.
Example: “Click the clock icon to select a time.”
AM/PM Clarification (if applicable): Explain the purpose of the AM/PM selector.
Example: “Select ‘AM’ for morning times and ‘PM’ for afternoon/evening times.”
Do
Provide and allow users to switch between AM and PM.
Don't
Didn’t provide and allow users to switch between AM and PM.