Legacy Document

Important: The information in this document is obsolete and should not be used for new development.

PATH Documentation > Mac OS 8 and 9 > Human Interface Toolbox > Human Interface Guidelines

Human interface guidelines provide authoritative information on the theory behind the Macintosh “look and feel” and the practice of using individual interface components. Anyone designing or creating a product for Macintosh computers needs to understand this information.


	SDK Macintosh Human Interface Discussion List


		Apple Human Interface This page provides links to "Apple Human Interface Guidelines" (which is available in multiple formats) and to other resources related to the new user interface introduced with Mac OS X.


		Mac OS 8 Human Interface Guidelines This document describes the additions and changes to Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines related to the release of Mac OS 8. Specifically, it presents guidelines for taking advantage of the Mac OS platinum appearance and the Appearance Manager. This document does not replace Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines. Please consult that document for all user interface issues not specifically covered here.