Errors
Error copy is recovery design
- Say what happened in plain language.
- Say how to fix it when the user can act.
- Avoid blame, codes, jokes, and vague system messages.
Weak versus strong
Empty
Weak
This field is required
Strong
Enter your first name
Format
Weak
Invalid email
Strong
Enter an email address in the correct format
System
Weak
Error 500
Strong
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