General Character Interaction Guidelines

[Microsoft Agent is deprecated as of Windows 7, and may be unavailable in subsequent versions of Windows.]

Principles of good user interface design also apply to designing an interface using Microsoft Agent. You should understand your users and their goals as well as follow a good user interface design process. The Windows Interface Guidelines for Software Design provides an excellent overview of general design principles and methodology.

• Be Non-Exclusive
• Provide Appropriate Feedback
• Use Natural Variation