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An ellipsis is used after menu items and button labels which the user is either required or is able to provide input. An ellipsis is not used when the label implies and action and user input is not required to complete the activity. Configuration dialogs are a good example of this, the label already implies action and making changes is not necessary to complete an activity such as checking a setting. | An ellipsis is used after menu items and button labels which the user is either required or is able to provide input. An ellipsis is not used when the label implies and action and user input is not required to complete the activity. Configuration dialogs are a good example of this, the label already implies action and making changes is not necessary to complete an activity such as checking a setting. | ||
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* Use an ellipsis after menu items and button labels which require user’s input before completing their action. | * Use an ellipsis after menu items and button labels which require user’s input before completing their action. | ||
An ellipsis is used after menu items and button labels which the user is either required or is able to provide input. An ellipsis is not used when the label implies and action and user input is not required to complete the activity. Configuration dialogs are a good example of this, the label already implies action and making changes is not necessary to complete an activity such as checking a setting.
Do use an ellipsis for the following menu items and buttons:
Do not use an ellipsis for the following menu items and buttons:
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