A small message that pops up briefly, usually near the edge of the screen, to confirm something happened, then fades away on its own without the user having to close it.
Synonyms
- toast notification
- snackbar
Related terms
In plain words
- the little message that pops up and disappears
- the confirmation that fades away
Usage example
After saving, a toast slid up saying 'Changes saved' and vanished a few seconds later.
Don't confuse with…
- alertA toast disappears on its own; an alert usually blocks the screen and waits for you to respond.
Categories
- Feedback & status