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Dialog

A Dialog interrupts app processing to prompt a user to confirm an action or acknowledge a piece of information. It displays information along with a set of buttons allowing users to “Accept” or “Cancel” the actions presented within the Dialog.

Rules of Thumb
  • Use a Dialog to:
    • Ask users to confirm irreversible, destructive or expensive actions.
    • Notify the user of an urgent event.
  • Use buttons within a Dialog to confirm or cancel actions. Avoid using links or other components.
  • Use clearly titled action buttons to exit a Dialog. Don’t use a “close box.”
  • Title buttons by choosing a verb that describes its action.
  • Use Dialogs sparingly as they interrupt critical workflow.
  • Dialog text should be clearly written, brief and actionable.

Appearance and Behavior

Examples
Do: Use buttons within a Dialog to confirm or cancel actions.
Do: Use buttons within a Dialog to confirm or cancel actions.
Don’t: Use links or other components to confirm or cancel actions.
Don’t: Use links or other components to confirm or cancel actions.