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Use human language for microcopy

Use human language for microcopy Bad Practice
Use human language for microcopy Best Practice

Use simple language when writing labels and helper text for your controls. Most of your users aren't developers — unless it's your target audience. Which means that they won't understand highly technical jargon.

This is especially important when writing helper text. Explain in simple words what a particular control does. Aspire to write in a way your audience can understand the first time they read it.[1] This will help users gauge which controls they need to change without googling the issue.

Pro Tip: Use concise, straightforward descriptions for helper text.

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