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UI terms

In most situations, the design should be clear so you don’t need to provide directional instructions.

When you do need to provide instructions or talk about a specific UI element, follow these guidelines.

Guidelines

When providing instructions that describe a direct interaction with a UI element, write the name exactly as it appears in the UI and make the name bold.

Avoid describing what the element is (e.g. a button) unless it’s unclear.

In the Credentials management page, select Add credentials.
In the Credentials management page, select the Add credentials button.

Terms

TermUsage
boxRefer to input fields using their label. If you need a descriptor, use box.
buttonA button in the UI.
chartA graphical representation of data.
checkboxA checkbox in the UI.
dialogA small window that communicates information to the user and prompts them for a response. Dialog boxes are classified as 'modal' or 'modeless', depending on whether they block interaction with the software that initiated the dialog.
fieldRefer to input fields using their label. If you need a descriptor, use box.
iconA graphic representation of an object that a user can select and open.
linkA link in the UI.
listAny type of list in the UI (e.g. a drop-down list).
notificationAny notification triggered by an app and displayed in the UI. Don't use pop-up, toast or banner.
pageA page in the dashboard.
tableA table in the UI.