How easily people can find the features and actions a design offers without being told where they are. High discoverability means the important options are visible and obvious rather than hidden away.
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In plain words
- how easy it is to stumble on a feature
- whether people can find the buttons without a manual
Usage example
Burying share behind a long-press hurt discoverability, so most users never found it.
Don't confuse with…
- findabilityFindability usually refers to locating content or pages; discoverability is about noticing that a feature or action exists at all.
Categories
- Usability principles