Alert notice overview

An alert notice is a non-modal message that informs users of system status, action outcomes, or conditions relevant to their current task.

Types

Alert notice levels

Semantic messaging

Semantic messaging means each notice type carries a specific meaning, paired with a distinct visual treatment. Choose the type of alert notice that most accurately reflects the situation.

Prioritizing notices


When multiple conditions are present, you can prioritize in two ways.

For problem-based notices, order by severity: 


  1. Attention
  2. Warning 

For notices that aren't signaling a problem, order by relevance to the user's current moment:


  1. Confirmation
  2. Information
  3. Neutral

Avoid showing notices of the same type at the same time. When a blocking condition is resolved, dismiss its notice before introducing a new one