A horizontal bar that fills up to show how much of a task is done and how much is left, such as a file upload or download.
Synonyms
- progress indicator
Related terms
- spinner
- loader
- skeleton screen
- progress indicator
In plain words
- the bar that fills up while something loads
- the loading bar
Usage example
The progress bar crept toward 100% as the video finished uploading.
Don't confuse with…
- spinnerA progress bar shows how far along a task is; a spinner just says 'working' without showing the amount left.
Categories
- Feedback & status