Help button in dialogs - where to position

[emeldab]

Hi,
I'd like to know if there are any standards as to where to position the Help button (question mark) in dialog boxes. Is it better to put it on the top-right hand corner or on the bottom portion part of the dialog box (along with other buttons)?
Thanks!

[debasisdas]

The first option is the better one.

[emeldab]

The first option is the better one.

Does it come down to how much work has to be done in adding the Help button to hundreds of dialog boxes? If the Help button were to appear in the bottom right or left hand corner next to the other buttons, it'd be less work for programmers since the button group is part of the GUI template and can contain a variable number of buttons.
Thanks.

[numberwhun]

Does it come down to how much work has to be done in adding the Help button to hundreds of dialog boxes? If the Help button were to appear in the bottom right or left hand corner next to the other buttons, it'd be less work for programmers since the button group is part of the GUI template and can contain a variable number of buttons.
Thanks.

You almost have to take a look at where other applications/pages have put their help buttons. Most of them do put it either at the top right or off to the right side. If you put it down on the bottom right, it may be mistaken for the next pieces help.

Think about menus in HTML. Most people expect them either on the top or right side, not on the left or bottom. I say go with the standard as suggested.

Regards,

Jeff