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  Button texts should always include verbs. Keep things clear and concise, and use sentence case. It’s OK to use an ampersand in button text.
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  If you use the same words on the buttons as you do in the title or header, it makes everything easier to understand and encourages users to take the right action. This way, you avoid confusing labels like confirm/cancel. Also, if you use a word like 'keep' on the second button, it makes it really easy for users to not accidentally cancel something.
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  ## Forms
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  By using techniques like debouncing, on-blur validation, and friendly error messages, you can provide a balanced and user-friendly validation experience.
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  Placeholder text for form inputs generally should not contain a trailing "..." (ellipsis). The purpose of a placeholder is to provide a short hint to the user about what to enter in the field, and adding an ellipsis can create unnecessary visual clutter and may be confusing.
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  - Special cases for placeholders In most cases, search fields can use a placeholder with CTA text instead of a label. This approach simplifies the form and enhances usability. It can also be applied to other input fields where a label would be unnecessary and would complicate the design, such as message inputs, comment sections, and chat windows.
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  - Appropriate styling Form labels should not be styled as headlines. Headline styles are generally too prominent and can distract from the form's usability. Labels should be clear and readable, ensuring they complement the form design without overwhelming it. Headlines should be used for an entire form or a form section to provide clear grouping and structure. For more detailed grouping within a form, you may use the <fieldset> element with a <legend> to create a clearly defined section, which helps users understand the organization and purpose of different parts of the form. This approach enhances readability and navigability, making the form more user-friendly.
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+ Form labels should not be styled as headlines. Headline styles are generally too prominent and can distract from the form's usability. Labels should be clear and readable, ensuring they complement the form design without overwhelming it.
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+ Headlines should be used for an entire form or a form section to provide clear grouping and structure. For more detailed grouping within a form, you may use the <fieldset> element with a <legend> to create a clearly defined section, which helps users understand the organization and purpose of different parts of the form. This approach enhances readability and navigability, making the form more user-friendly.
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  ## Dialogs
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  > You have no vehicle selected Please select a single vehicle from the list of your vehicles on the left hand side of your screen
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  This guide outlines the best practices for crafting notification messages. The aim is to ensure consistency, clarity, and brevity across all notification messages.
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  > Your request has been submitted Data load error Something went wrong while loading your data. Please refresh the page. Invalid input Please check your email address and try again Appointment not scheduled There’s a conflict with your calendar. Please choose a different time. New feature: Order tracking You can now easily track your orders directly from your account. Check it out today! Account review completed Your account details are up to date. No further action is required.
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  > Completed successfully The form has been submitted Error JSON parse error: Unexpected token < in JSON at position 0 Invalid Input was incorrect Error The appointment wasn’t scheduled because of a conflict with your calendar. Scheduling failed. We’ve added a new feature that lets you track your orders more easily. Try it out today and see how it can improve your experience! Account info: Your account details were recently reviewed, and everything seems to be in order. There’s nothing you need to do at this time.
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  ## Errors in general
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  Errors can cause frustration, confusion, a loss of data, or more work for the user. These moments make it harder for them to finish their task.
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  No matter the design component or the length of the message, the most thorough error messages consist of three clear communication elements
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+ Your request could not be savedWhat happenedThere was an error in connecting to the server, so this request was not added to the list of support requests.The underlying causePlease wait a few seconds and try saving the request again. If the problem continues, please let our support team know.How to fix it or to become unblocked
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+ Utilize the "disabled" feature of elements to show that users need to do something before they can move onDon't create unnecessary error messages as a workaround to unintuitive design
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  Avoid using error messages as the first solution. Instead, design things so that the user interface doesn't need to show errors or ask users to fix problems whenever you can.
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  ## Use plain language, and avoid jargon
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  Your Users may not understand "server architecture" or "client-side queries". Know your audience, and write your error messages in plain, usable language so that your user will understand what went wrong and how it’s being resolved.
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  > We had trouble processing your request because the server's pathway to the data was slow. We're working to fix it.
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  There are quite a few words that are commonly written incorrectly or inconsistently in software and UI texts. Here are some frequent ones
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  - Login vs. log in ✅ Correct: Log in (verb) / Login (noun, adjective) ❌ Incorrect: Login to your account (should be Log in to your account)
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  - 2FA vs. two-factor authentication ✅ Correct: Two-factor authentication (2FA) ❌ Incorrect: 2FA authentication (redundant)
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  - ✅ Correct: Log in (verb) / Login (noun, adjective)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: Login to your account (should be Log in to your account)
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+ Sign up vs. signup
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  - ✅ Correct: Sign up (verb) / Signup (noun, adjective)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: Create a sign up (should be Create a signup)
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+ Log out vs. logout
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  - ✅ Correct: Log out (verb) / Logout (noun, adjective)
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+ Cancel vs. abort
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  - ✅ Preferred: Cancel (stop an action before it completes, more user friendly)
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+ ❌ Incorrect in general UI:
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+ Email vs. e-mail
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  - ✅ Correct: Email (correct and widely used in software, more modern, should be capitalized at the start of a sentence)
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  - ✅ Correct within copy: email (standard when it's in the middle of a sentence, as it's a common noun, e.g., "Please enter your email address.")
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  - ❌ Incorrect: E-mail (technically correct but outdated)
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+ ✅ Correct:
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+ ✅ Correct within copy:
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+ ❌ Incorrect:
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+ Email vs. e-mail in German context 🇩🇪
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  - ✅ Correct in German UI: E-Mail (official and correct)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: Email (while gaining popularity, "Email" is still considered incorrect in formal German writing)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: email without capitalization in German
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+ ✅ Correct in German UI:
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+ ❌ Incorrect:
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+ ❌ Incorrect:
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  - ✅ Correct: E-Mail-Adresse (official and correct)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: Email-Adresse without capitalization in German
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+ ✅ Correct:
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+ ❌ Incorrect:
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+ Username vs. user name
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  - ✅ Correct: Username
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  - ❌ Incorrect: User name (though some older UIs still use this)
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+ ✅ Correct:
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+ ❌ Incorrect:
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  - 🟢 Preferred: Last name (even in en-GB UI)
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  - ✅ Formal: Surname (less common in UI, more in official documents)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: Lastname (should be two words: Last name)
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+ 🟢 Preferred:
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+ Last name vs. surname in German context 🇩🇪
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  - 🟢 German UI: Nachname
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+ 🟢 German UI:
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+ ✅ Official forms:
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+ Ok vs. okay
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  - ✅ Correct: OK (most common in UI)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: Okay (too informal for UI)
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+ ✅ Correct:
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+ ❌ Incorrect:
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+ Home page vs. homepage
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  - ✅ Correct: Home page (two words)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: Homepage (often used but technically incorrect)
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+ ✅ Correct:
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+ ❌ Incorrect:
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+ 2FA vs. two-factor authentication
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  - ✅ Correct: Two-factor authentication (2FA)
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  - ❌ Incorrect: 2FA authentication (redundant)
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+ ✅ Correct:
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+ ❌ Incorrect:
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+ Wi-fi vs. wifi vs. WiFi
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  - ✅ Correct: Wi-Fi
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- - ❌ Incorrect: WiFi (often seen but not the official spelling)
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+ - ❌ Incorrect: WiFi (often seen but not the official spelling)
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+ ✅ Correct:
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+ ❌ Incorrect: