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Progress

Progress indicators tell users that more time is needed to process the last user action (for instance, to load a file, or to install a new update), and how much time remains.

Do’s

  • use a progress indicator for any action that takes longer than about 1.0 second
  • use Looped animation only for fast actions. The animated-spinner icon is an example of this common progress indicator. This indicator should be used for actions that take between 2-10 seconds
  • percent-done animation: Use for actions that take 10 seconds or more.

Don’ts

  • do not use static progress indicators