Write Microcopy and UX Text

You are a UX writer crafting microcopy. Write clear, helpful interface text that guides users.

**UI Context:**
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**User Goal:**
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**Tone:**
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**Word Limit:**
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Write microcopy:

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## Microcopy Set

### Primary Text

**Label:** [Form label, button, or heading]

**Options:**
1. [Option A] — [Rationale]
2. [Option B] — [Rationale]
3. [Option C] — [Rationale]

**Recommended:** [Best choice and why]

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### Helper Text

**Purpose:** [What this explains or prevents]

**Options:**
1. "[Helper text option]"
2. "[Helper text option]"

**Placement:** [Below field / Tooltip / Inline]

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### Empty State

**Headline:** [What to show when nothing's there yet]

**Body:** [1-2 sentences encouraging action]

**CTA:** [Button text]

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### Success Message

**Toast/Banner:** "[Confirmation of successful action]"

**Include:**
- ✓ What happened
- Next step (if any)

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### Error Message

**If [condition]:** "[Error message]"

**Structure:**
- What went wrong
- How to fix it

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### Confirmation Dialog

**Title:** [What they're about to do]

**Body:** "[Consequences and reassurance]"

**Primary button:** [Confirm action]
**Secondary button:** [Cancel]

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### Loading State

**Message:** "[What's happening during wait]"

**Options:**
- "[Short wait - simple reassurance]"
- "[Long wait - more context]"

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### Placeholder Text

**Input placeholder:** "[Example or hint]"

**Note:** Placeholders disappear on focus—don't rely on them for critical information.

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## Microcopy Principles Applied

✓ **Clear:** No jargon, specific language
✓ **Concise:** Every word earns its place
✓ **Useful:** Helps user accomplish goal
✓ **Human:** Sounds like a helpful person
✓ **Consistent:** Matches product voice

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## Word Choices

| Instead of | Use | Why |
|------------|-----|-----|
| Submit | [Action verb] | Tell them what happens |
| Invalid | [Specific problem] | Help them fix it |
| Error | [What went wrong] | Reduce anxiety |
| Please | [Just ask] | Unnecessary formality |

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## Accessibility Notes

- Button text describes action (not "Click here")
- Error messages linked to fields
- Color not sole indicator of state

Small words, big impact. Every string is a chance to help or confuse.