The following table provides terminology examples for desktop and mobile applications. It also provides input-neutral examples for common content.
Tip:
If the content is similar for desktop and mobiles devices, you can include information about both in the same topic. Otherwise, document each device separately.
Action
Desktop
Mobile devices
Multiple operating systems
Scroll
Scroll through the License Agreement page.
N/A
Scroll through the License Agreement page.
Right-click
OR
Press and Hold
Right-click the message you want to edit.
Press and hold the message you want to edit.
Define the action, not the UI. For example: Edit the message.
Click
OR
Tap
Click Save.
Tap Save.
Select Save.
Drag
To attach a file, drag the file to the spotlight.
To attach a file, drag the file to the spotlight.
To attach a file, drag the file to the spotlight.
Swipe
N/A
Swipe right.
Swipe left.
Define the action, not the UI.
Hover
To view additional details, hover over the message.
Define the action on the mobile device. For example, you might need to tap or press and hold the item.
Define the action, not the UI. If you need to provide more information, use choices to explain what to do on each device.
