The 3 C’s of Informational Microcopy

Well-written informational microcopy should be clear, concise, and have character.


This content originally appeared on NN/g latest articles and announcements and was authored by Taylor Dykes

Summary: Well-written informational microcopy should be clear, concise, and have character.



Informational microcopy helps users understand an interface and complete their tasks. Without clear information, users struggle to make informed decisions and navigate UI effectively. Follow the 3 C's — clarity, concision, and character — to ensure your microcopy delivers what users need.

Clarity

When writing for clarity, make sure your copy delivers the key information clearly and usefully . Treat this goal as the primary task of all informative microcopy; since, without clarity, informative microcopy fails to achieve its purpose.

You can ensure your informative microcopy is clear by considering the following:



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