Progress tracking/Stepper UI/UX research

1. What is a progress stepper?
2. How many types of steppers are there in UI design?
3. What is progress bar in UI design?
4. When can we design transient feedback to show the users the progress in steppers?

What is a progress stepper?

Progress steppers show discrete progress through a process, such as numbers 1–4. They show how much progress is complete and how much remains, divided into equal steps. Also known as: Progress barProgress trackerProgress indicator.

How many types of steppers are there in UI design?

There are two types of steppers—input steppers and progress steppers.

What is progress bar in UI design?

A progress bar is a visual status representation of how a user is progressing in your SaaS. They're primarily used to help orient your users to where they are in a particular journey: they help set expectations, provide instant feedback, and reduce user friction.

When can we design transient feedback to show the users the progress in steppers?

Progress trackers may display a transient feedback message after a step is saved. This feedback should only be used if there is a long latency between steps. This progress indicator displays a transient feedback message after a step is saved.