7.1 Homogeneous

7.2 Mutually Exclusive

7.3 Exhaustive

7.4 Structured

7.1 Homogeneous

Use homogeneous elements: Alike structures
Lists and structural levels should contain homogeneous elements; this is not the case, for example, for the terms Turnover, Costs, Sales, and Result.

7.1.1

Use homogeneous elements

The type of elements in outlines and lists should fit together, they should be homogeneous.

7.1.2

Use homogeneous statements

The statements will be easier to understand if the sentence structure is homogeneous.

7.1.3

Use homogeneous wording

The wording – not only in outlines and lists – should be structured in a homogeneous manner so that they can be understood quickly and easily.

7.1.4

Use homogeneous characters 

Use homogeneous characters 

Comprehension improves when characters such as symbols and special characters are used in a homogeneous manner. See also UNIFY.

7.1.5

Use homogeneous forms

Use homogeneous forms

Uniform forms and fonts – not only in outlines and lists –facilitate fast and easy comprehension.