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Stephen Downes

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'Microcopy' is the little bits of text you read when you're working with an application. Things like 'click here', 'enter your password' or 'file not found'. This article is a great collection of suggestions and best practices for creating microcopy. My favourite bit? "When to use 'Your': Use it for what the product creates for the user. 'Your account'. When to use 'My': Use it for what the user creates in the product. 'My tax returns'."

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Last Updated: Nov 23, 2024 6:13 p.m.

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