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Prompts

Prompts inform the user about a decision they need to make or a system event they need to know about.

Specifications

State Example Height
Small

Example of a small message

168-260dp

Prompts

  • Appear on top of the main content container.
  • Stretch horizontally to fill 100% of the container they are placed in.
  • Overlays over content on a page
  • Can include tint to add extra emphasis or to increase contrast with page content. When changing background color, make sure the text and icons pass  contrast ratio requirements.
  • Remain on the page until dismissed.

Resolvable Prompts

  • Persistent
  • Remains visible until acknowledged or decision made (either of which resolves the message)
  • Can be one button (e.g. OK) or two
  • CTA Button(s) can be delayed if an action must be performed
  • Shaded background (optional)
  • Audio: Single beep on entry
    Can be seen in the message Center in the message log

Active Prompts

  • Persistent
  • Remains visible until acknowledged or decision made (neither of which resolves the message)\
  • Can be one button (e.g. OK) or two
  • Shaded background
  • Audio: Single beep on entry
  • Can be seen in the message Center and an active Message

OEM Branding

  • Primary and secondary buttons can be branded only.

Prompts OEM

Editorial

  • Keep titles short if possible.
  • For titles, use title case and capitalize prepositions of four letters or more.
  • Messages should tell the user what’s happening and whether they need to act to successfully keep moving through a task. Warning alerts might tell a user what could happen if they don’t address what they’re being warned about.
  • For messages, use full sentences with punctuation. Use sentence case.
  • Unordered lists offer a structured format to present:
    • Items needing resolution
    • Guidelines to successful completion
    • Ways to resolve problems

Note: Focus state uses “global blue”.

Last updated November 14, 2023.