microcopy

Standardize UI microcopy across CN/EN contexts with terminology and tone rules.

Updated Dec 12, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kingmacth/lobe-chat --skill microcopy-kingmacth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: microcopy
Source: https://github.com/kingmacth/lobe-chat/tree/main/.agents/skills/microcopy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kingmacth/lobe-chat --skill microcopy-kingmacth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

UI copy inconsistency across surfaces leads to user confusion and fragmented experiences. This Skill provides a centralized set of rules to ensure clarity, tone, and consistency across CN/EN strings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clear terminology and brand voice guidelines for onboarding, errors, empty states, tooltips, and microcopy.
  • Layered messaging rules to balance clarity and warmth while keeping UI actionable.
  • Localization guidelines to maintain length and tone across CN and EN contexts.

Quick Start

Draft a UI headline, a primary action button, and helper text that follow the guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about microcopy

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

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How do I write consistent UI copy for onboarding and empty states?

Consistent UI copy for onboarding and empty states requires standardized terminology rules and layered messaging that balances clarity with warmth. You can apply centralized brand voice guidelines to structure actionable headlines, helper text, and primary action buttons.

What is the best way to localize microcopy for CN and EN contexts?

Localizing microcopy for CN and EN contexts requires applying specific localization norms that maintain string length and tone across both languages. You can use centralized translation guidelines to ensure UI states and error messages remain clear and brand-aligned.

How do I balance warmth and clarity in error messages?

Balancing warmth and clarity in error messages requires layered messaging rules that keep the UI actionable while maintaining a warm brand voice. You can apply structured guidance to draft user-facing text that avoids confusion without sounding robotic.

Does this microcopy guide work for tooltips and UI action buttons?

Yes, this microcopy guide works for tooltips and UI action buttons by providing standardized action verbs and clear terminology rules. You can use the structured guidelines to ensure consistency across all product surfaces including helper text and onboarding screens.

When do I need structured terminology rules for product UI text?

You need structured terminology rules for product UI text when inconsistency across surfaces leads to user confusion and fragmented experiences. Applying centralized rules ensures your strings maintain clarity, tone, and consistency across all user interactions.

How do I standardize action verbs across product UI states?

Standardizing action verbs across product UI states requires applying centralized terminology rules that define clear, actionable language for buttons and prompts. You can use these guidelines to ensure helper text and primary actions remain consistent across all surfaces.