User Experience
Progressive Disclosure
Definition
Progressive disclosure is a design technique that reveals information gradually as needed.
In practice
Used to reduce complexity by showing only relevant information at each stage.
The reality
Overuse can hide important information or slow users down.
Plain English
Showing information step by step.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is progressive disclosure?
It is revealing information gradually.
Why is it important?
It reduces complexity and glossaryCognitive LoadCognitive load is the amount of mental effort required for a user to understand and interact with a product. High cognitive load makes tasks harder, slower, and more error-prone.Open glossary term.
Where is it used?
Forms, onboarding, and complex glossaryInterfaceAn interface is the point of interaction between a user and a system, where inputs are made and outputs are received. It can be visual, physical, or conversational.Open glossary term.
What is a risk?
Hiding important information.
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