Any deliberate signal in an interface that shows where to act or what will happen, such as an underline on a link or an arrow on a slider handle. It points you to the possible action.
Synonyms
- cue
- visual signal
Related terms
In plain words
- the little hint that tells you where to click
- the sign that shows you what to do
Usage example
The blue underline is a signifier that the phrase is a clickable link.
Don't confuse with…
- affordanceA signifier is the visible hint; the affordance is the underlying action it hints at.
Categories
- Usability principles