What is ISO/IEC 13251 - graphical symbols for office equipment about?
Interest in design and usage of graphical symbols has been increasing Internationally. ISO/IEC 13251 provides a collection of graphical symbols which are used typically on office equipment to aid the user in the operation of systems such as personal computers, printers, telephones and copying machines.
These graphical symbols are also used in other application areas if appropriate.
NOTE: The graphical symbols in ISO/IEC 13251 are collections of relevant graphical symbols standardized in IEC 60417 and ISO 7000.
Who is ISO/IEC 13251 - graphical symbols for office equipment for?
ISO ISO/IEC 13251 on graphical symbols for office equipment is useful for companies that manufacture equipment such as:
- Photocopiers and printers
- Computer software
- Stationery
- Storage equipment
- Collaboration tools
- Internet connection
- Telephone systems
Why should you use ISO/IEC 13251 - graphical symbols for office equipment?
A graphical symbol is defined as a visually perceptible figure used to transmit information independently of language. It may be produced by drawing, printing, or other means. The principles for the creation of graphical symbols for use on equipment are described in IEC 80416‑1.
ISO/IEC 13251 presents a certain number of graphical symbols for use on office equipment. Reference should be made to IEC 80416‑3 for rules for the application and modification of the graphical symbols and for supplementary information.
ISO/IEC 13251 guides you with information on:
- Related terms and definitions
- Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment
- Source of graphical symbols
- Symbols used on office equipment
Using uniform graphical symbols on office equipment with ISO/IEC 13251 guidelines lets users easily understand instructions.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO/IEC 13251:2019 supersedes ISO/IEC 13251:2004. BS ISO/IEC 13251:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to ISO/IEC 13251:2004. These include:
- Addition of 69 new graphical symbols identified by the numbers 380...448
