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hig-components-status

Design Apple HIG-compliant status and progress indicators for iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.

102|6|Updated Feb 9, 2026
Search Tags:#accessibility#hig#progress-indicators#status-indicators#ui-guidance#activity-rings#status-bars
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npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-components-status-raintree-technology
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Skill: hig-components-status
Source: https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor/tree/main/skills/hig-components-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-components-status-raintree-technology

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines guidance for designing and implementing status and progress indicators (progress bars, spinners, status bars, and activity rings) that conform to Apple HIG standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides determinate vs indeterminate guidance, placement, and consistency rules for status indicators across app contexts.
  • Covers iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS usage scenarios, including health/activity data considerations and accessibility implications.
  • Links to related components and references for rapid adoption within design and development workflows.

Quick Start

Consult the status components references and apply determinate vs indeterminate guidance to your next loading indicator.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-components-status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design iOS progress indicators that conform to Apple HIG standards?▼

HIG-compliant status indicators on iPadOS require following determinate versus indeterminate guidance, placement, and consistency rules. Accessibility implications and related component references are provided to ensure conformance across tablet app contexts.

What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate progress bars in Apple UI guidance?▼

Determinate progress indicators show specific task completion, while indeterminate indicators show unquantifiable processing. Apple HIG guidance defines requirements for using each type, ensuring consistent placement and accessibility across iOS and iPadOS app scenarios.

Can I use activity rings for health data in watchOS apps following HIG?▼

Activity rings for watchOS health data must follow HIG guidance covering health and activity considerations, conformance, placement, and accessibility. This ensures proper implementation of activity rings within health-related apps.

What are the accessibility requirements for status bars and progress indicators in iOS?▼

Accessibility requirements for status bars and progress indicators in iOS include following conformance, placement, and consistency rules. The guidance covers accessibility implications to ensure these components are usable across different app contexts.

When should I use indeterminate spinners instead of determinate progress bars?▼

Use indeterminate spinners when task duration is unknown, and determinate progress bars when completion is quantifiable. Apple HIG guidance defines these consistency rules and placement requirements to ensure proper status indicator usage.

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