The interface's immediate response that confirms your action registered, such as a button changing colour when tapped or a spinner showing that something is loading. Without it, people are left guessing whether anything happened.
Synonyms
- system feedback
- response
Related terms
- visibility of system status
- loading indicator
- microinteraction
- affordance
In plain words
- the way an app tells you it heard your click
- when the screen reacts so you know it worked
Usage example
A brief checkmark animation gave clear feedback that the file had saved.
Don't confuse with…
- visibility of system statusFeedback is the response to a specific action; visibility of system status is keeping people informed of the ongoing state more broadly.
Categories
- Usability principles