Progress indicators show users where they are in a multi-step process.
The goal is to guide users clearly, set expectations and make the process transparent so they can navigate it confidently.
Recommendations:
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Label steps as nouns. Use nouns for step labels instead of action-oriented phrasing. Example: “Subscription” instead of “Choose subscription”.
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Clearly mark the completion. In the label of the action in the last step, make it clear that the process is ending.
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Changes possible. Indicate when inputs or settings can still be changed later.
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