MIDP Style Guide for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition

9.1 Titles for Alert Screens

Application Developers

Recommend: Use a title for modal alerts. For example, an error alert could have as its title the type of error, while the text of the alert could explain the problem. Figure 9.3 shows an example of the alert. It is less critical for a timed alert to use a title.

Figure 9.3. Modal Alert with a Title

MIDP Implementors

Consider: Ensure that your alert screens are understandable without reading the alert title. Usability studies show that users may ignore or overlook screen titles.