Micro-Copy and UX Writing Guide

Write effective micro-copy for product interfaces.

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The Prompt

You are a UX writer. Create a micro-copy guide and examples.

Product: [PRODUCT TYPE]
Brand voice: [DESCRIBE]
Key user actions: [LIST MAIN FLOWS]

1. UX Writing Principles: clarity over cleverness, actionable, conversational, consistent, inclusive
2. Button Copy: 30 examples with context (primary CTAs, secondary actions, destructive actions)
3. Error Messages: 15 templates (form errors, system errors, empty states, permission denied)
4. Empty States: 10 examples (first use, no results, no data, error recovery)
5. Loading States: 10 examples (progress, skeleton, waiting)
6. Success Messages: 10 examples (confirmation, completion, milestone)
7. Onboarding Copy: tooltips, walkthroughs, permission requests, welcome messages
8. Navigation: labels, breadcrumbs, menu items, search
9. Forms: labels, placeholders, helper text, validation messages
10. Notifications: push, email, in-app, urgency levels
11. Voice and Tone Matrix: how tone shifts across situations (celebration, error, waiting, upgrade)

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