Product UX term
Progressive disclosure
Shows complexity only when it becomes relevant.
What it means
Plain meaning
show later: Shows complexity only when it becomes relevant.
Aliases
show later, layered complexity
Use it when your messy ask mentions
- too much information
- overwhelming
- advanced settings
- step by step
Prompt phrase
Use progressive disclosure so advanced choices appear only after the user has enough context.
Before and after
Weak ask
Improve this too much information.
Exact Terms ask
Use progressive disclosure so advanced choices appear only after the user has enough context.