2.7.5-2 Informing Users of Potential Information Loss

For conditions that may require special user attention to protect against information loss, an explicit alert and/or advisory message should be provided to prompt appropriate user action.

Additional Information:
The prompt for a CONFIRM action should inform users explicitly of any possible data loss. For example, the message, "CONFIRM deletion of entire FEEDWATER file?" is preferable to "CONFIRM DELETE." If a complete file is to be deleted, sufficient information (e.g., name, description, size, date established, and data last changed), should be displayed to verify the file for deletion.