clarify

Name: clarify
Availability: InStock
Author: Santychuy

Rewrites unclear UX copy such as error messages and labels for better readability and usability.

Updated Jan 17, 2024

Search Tags:#clarity #microcopy #copywriting #ux writing #user interface #content design

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Skill: clarify
Source: https://github.com/santychuycom/santychuy.com/tree/main/.agents/skills/clarify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/santychuycom/santychuy.com --skill clarify-santychuycom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses confusing, unclear, or poorly written interface text, making software and digital products more intuitive and user-friendly.

Core Features & Use Cases

Identify Clarity Issues: Detects jargon, ambiguity, passive voice, and other common writing problems.
Improve UX Copy: Rewrites error messages, labels, instructions, and other interface text for better understanding.
Use Case: A user encounters an error message that says "Operation failed." This Skill can transform it into a helpful message like "Could not save your changes. Please check your internet connection and try again."

Quick Start

Improve the clarity of the error message "Invalid input" for a username field.

Frequently Asked Questions about clarify

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I improve unclear UX copy and error messages for better user interface understandability?▼

Improving unclear UX copy requires analyzing text for jargon, ambiguity, and passive voice, then refining error messages and labels based on audience, user state, action, and constraints to enhance usability.

What is the best way to rewrite microcopy and form labels to fix confusing user interface text?▼

Rewriting microcopy and form labels involves detecting length issues, assumptions, and tone mismatch, then systematically refining instructions, empty states, and success messages for your specific audience and user state.

How do I fix ambiguous error messages like "Operation failed" in my software?▼

Fixing ambiguous error messages like "Operation failed" involves analyzing the missing context and refining it into helpful instructions, such as prompting the user to check their internet connection and try again.

Can I use this approach to improve loading states and confirmation dialogs across my digital product?▼

Yes, you can systematically improve loading states, confirmation dialogs, navigation text, and empty states by analyzing the copy for jargon and tone mismatch, then refining it based on the current user state and action constraints.

What specific writing problems should I look for when auditing content design for clarity?▼

When auditing content design for clarity, you should look for jargon, ambiguity, passive voice, excessive length, unstated assumptions, missing context, and tone mismatch across your interface text.

Why does my user interface copy confuse users even when the instructions are short?▼

Short user interface copy can still confuse users if it contains jargon, unstated assumptions, or tone mismatch, lacking the necessary context for the audience's current state and intended action.