Button Principle<\/strong><\/span> This principle suggests the behavior of a system or interface should match users’ expectations and mental models. When it comes to buttons, it emphasizes the importance of using descriptive labels or text that clearly communicates the button’s function or the action it performs.<\/p>\n By using descriptive buttons, users can quickly understand the purpose of each button without the need for additional guesswork or exploration. This improves the overall usability and reduces the chances of users making unintended actions or getting frustrated with the interface.<\/p>\n For example, instead of using generic or ambiguous labels like “Submit,” “OK,” or “Next,” it is better to use specific and action-oriented labels such as “Save Changes,” “Confirm,” or “Proceed to Checkout.” This way, users can anticipate the outcome of their actions and feel confident in their interactions with the system.<\/p>\n Descriptive buttons not only aid in clarity but also assist users with accessibility needs. Users who rely on screen readers or alternative input methods can benefit greatly from buttons that provide explicit information about their functionality<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":331,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-488","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs\/488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=488"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs\/488\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs\/331"}],"next":[{"title":"Conversation UI","link":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/?docs=shidoka\/design-guidelines\/conversation-ui","href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs\/355"}],"prev":[{"title":"Overview","link":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/?docs=shidoka\/design-guidelines\/overview","href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs\/353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"doc_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test-bridge.marcosebastian.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdoc_tag&post=488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWhen creating buttons keep in mind the need for descriptive buttons is known as the “Principle of Least Astonishment” or “Principle of Least Surprise.” This is a fundamental principle in UX design that aims to minimize confusion and cognitive load for users.<\/p>\n