User Experience

Visual Feedback

Definition

Visual is the visual a provides to user actions, such as highlighting, animations, or changes in state.

In practice

Used to confirm like clicks, taps, or submissions.

The reality

Without , users feel unsure if their actions have worked.

Plain English

What users see when they do something.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is visual feedback?

It is the visual to a user action.

Why is visual feedback important?

It confirms that actions have been recognised.

What are examples of visual feedback?

Button states, animations, and highlights.

What happens without visual feedback?

Users feel uncertain and may repeat actions.

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Will Parkhouse

Senior Content Designer

01/20