Hint

A hint is an in-app message that shares reminders, explanations, or calls to action within a page.

Elements

hint at the top of a UI screen
  1. Content: A description of the hint, containing a title (optional), body, and link.
  2. Options menu toggle
  3. Options menu: User options for the hint. Can be customized to allows users to dismiss the hint, learn more at another resource, or anything else relevant to your scenario.

Usage

Use hints to share information about an interaction or prerequisite step that might not be immediately obvious to the user.

For information on other forms of on-screen help, see tooltip and popover.

Content considerations

  • Use full sentences with punctuation.
  • Include relevant links to documentation when necessary.