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Alert

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OverviewStatusSample elementWhen to useStatus checklistOverviewStatusSample elementWhen to useStatus checklist

Overview

An alert is a banner used to notify a user about a change in status or communicate other information. It can be generated with or without a user triggering an action first.

Status

Sample element

Default

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Confirm Cancel

When to use

  • Communicate essential information in a prominent way
  • Notify a user of a change in status
  • Communicate urgency using severity
Two examples of the alert element

Status checklist

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