In-context information
When a field needs to be explained in detail
Component meta
Component identifier
- pattern-incontextinfo
Tags
- Mobile
Design principles
Guidelines
When a field, e.g. in a table, needs to be explained more in detail we add in-context information.
The information can be split up in two different categories depending on whether the user must see the information or not.
- Must see. Information the user must see, often due to the requirements should be shown without a user interaction.
- Can see. Additional information that is not required to be seen should be hidden behind a user interaction.
For both cases the text should be short, concise and easy to understand. Whenever possible the information should be presented close to its context.
Above: "Must see"
Above: "Can see"