Overview
If the user enters information that is not accepted, or required information is missing, do the following.
- Indicate to the user that an error has occurred, with a message at a point in the flow that a user will discover it. For example, display a message next to a submit button or reload the page and display an error message at the top.
- Show errors clearly inline.
- Provide suggestions for correction and examples of valid data.
If the user is making a legal commitment or financial transactions, or modifying or deleting data, make sure you provide at least one of the following.
- Ability to reverse.
- Check for input errors.
- Ability to confirm.
Learn how to write error messages in the Content Style Guide.