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- Do icons need labels?
- Why you shouldn't Always label your icons?
- Why are UI labels important?
- What is the information icon used for?
Do icons need labels?
Summary: Universal icons are rare. To help overcome the ambiguity that almost all icons face, a text label must be present alongside an icon to clarify its meaning.
Why you shouldn't Always label your icons?
A research study discovered that users searched significantly faster when items used icons instead of text labels. The reason this is possible is that icon recognition results in a quicker visual search than label reading. The difference in search time increases when the number of items on the screen increases.
Why are UI labels important?
Strong labels and titles help a visitor determine whether a page, link, or content under a heading will have the desired information. Users typically scan titles, headings, and links first, and long bodies of text only after they have decided that doing so is likely to be worth their time.
What is the information icon used for?
The information icon (i)
Best for providing users with an extra bit of insight or knowledge. Information that is not critical, but still really good to know.
