Associate text with each ambiguous symbol
If symbols whose meaning is not obvious are used, they should:
- Be accompanied by a text that clarifies their meaning.
- Be located near the accompanying text.
![Screen capture, caption below.](/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2.3.symbole-ambigu-01.jpg)
![Screen capture, caption below.](/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2.3.symbole-ambigu-02.png)
Note
If it is not practical to associate a text with specific symbols whose meaning may not be clear (lack of space in the mock-up, for example), some solutions may be found later on in the development phase (by adding tooltips, for example).
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2.3.symbole-ambigu-03.png)
Nevertheless, these are compromise solutions that are less effective than optimising the symbol directly with associated text.