Example of the 'Forgiving Format' pattern

The user needs to quickly enter data into the system, which then in turn interprets the user's input.

On the Apple support website, you can type in a question like "how do I reset my ipod", which in turn will be interpreted by the support site and come up with a suitable answer. If you are in doubt of how to ask your questions, a link to an explanation is

On the Apple support website, you can type in a question like "how do I reset my ipod", which in turn will be interpreted by the support site and come up with a suitable answer. If you are in doubt of how to ask your questions, a link to an explanation is

Other example images for the 'Forgiving Format' pattern

Create an event at backpackit.com. Create an event at 30 boxes.com. When entering spent hours in the time-tracking part of basecamp, the input fields accept more than one format of half hours - both 2.5 and 2.30 counts as two and a half hours. On the Apple support website, you can type in a question like "how do I reset my ipod", which in turn will be interpreted by the support site and come up with a suitable answer. If you are in doubt of how to ask your questions, a link to an explanation is
Create an event at backpackit.com. Create an event at 30 boxes.com. When entering spent hours in the time-tracking part of basecamp, the input fields accept more than one format of half hours - both 2.5 and 2.30 counts as two and a half hours. On the Apple support website, you can type in a question like "how do I reset my ipod", which in turn will be interpreted by the support site and come up with a suitable answer. If you are in doubt of how to ask your questions, a link to an explanation is