The tiny bits of text scattered through an interface — button labels, field hints, error notes, tooltips — that guide people through what to do next. Small in size but often decisive for whether a screen feels clear or confusing.
Synonyms
- ui copy
- interface copy
Related terms
In plain words
- the little words on buttons and forms
- those tiny bits of text in an app
Usage example
Rewriting the checkout button's microcopy from 'Submit' to 'Place order' lifted conversions.
Don't confuse with…
- body copyBody copy is the main running text of a page; microcopy is the small functional text attached to controls and states.
Categories
- Content & UX writing