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hig-components-menus

Audit and implement Apple HIG-compliant menus and buttons across platforms.

3|Updated Jan 14, 2014
Search Tags:#macos#ui-design#buttons#hig#menus#platform-guidelines
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill hig-components-menus-prateek
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hig-components-menus
Source: https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/hig-components-menus
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill hig-components-menus-prateek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Apple HIG guidance for menus and button design is provided to help designers and developers craft consistent, platform-specific menu and button interfaces across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance for a wide range of menu and button components including menus, context menus, dock menus, edit menus, the menu bar, toolbars, action buttons, pop-up buttons, pull-down buttons, disclosure controls, and standard buttons.
  • Cross-platform considerations across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS, with cross-references to hig-components-search, hig-components-controls, hig-components-dialogs.
  • Serves as a reference for UI designers and product teams to ensure consistency and adherence to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.

Quick Start

Review the included references to apply HIG guidance to menus and buttons in your app.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-components-menus

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design Apple HIG compliant menus and buttons for macOS?▼

Apply Apple Human Interface Guidelines to ensure menus and buttons feature proper labeling, icon usage, and organization across platforms like macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.

What is the proper way to organize context menus and dock menus in iOS?▼

Organize context menus and dock menus by following Apple HIG guidance to ensure correct labeling, icon usage, and structural organization across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS.

Can I apply macOS menu bar and toolbar guidelines to visionOS interfaces?▼

Yes, you can apply menu bar and toolbar guidelines to visionOS by referencing cross-platform Apple HIG considerations to ensure consistent button and menu interfaces.

What's the best way to ensure UI consistency for action buttons and pop-up buttons?▼

The best way to ensure UI consistency for action buttons and pop-up buttons is to audit their labeling and icon usage against Apple Human Interface Guidelines for your specific platform.

When do I need to use platform-specific guidelines for pull-down buttons and disclosure controls?▼

You need platform-specific guidelines for pull-down buttons and disclosure controls when designing across macOS, iOS, and visionOS to maintain proper interface consistency and user expectations.

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