I would like to determine which of the two layouts below is the best layout. I would like usability to be the main issue. Which one is better (in terms of usability) and why is it better?
Gun
Use as wide a horizontal screen as possible without creating horizontal scrolling. The obvious advantage is that vertical scrolling will be minimized / eliminated, and screen real estate will be maximized.
Sequential
One input per line. The downside is that there can be significantly more scrolling than a Shotgun layout.
Shotgun Sequential
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| Input1: ______ Input2: ______ | | Input1: ______ |
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| Input3: ______ Input4: ______ | | Input2: ______ |
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|----------------------------------| | Input3: ______ |
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| Input4: ______ |
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