Ux Writing Systems

Building a UX Writing System

Content Components

• Headings: H1 = page purpose, H2 = section topics.
• Body text: 16px minimum, 45-75 char line length.
• Labels: Short, specific, consistent terminology.
• Descriptions: Support labels when needed. One sentence.
• Help text: Below inputs, before the user needs it.
• Status text: Present tense for current state, past tense for completed.

Terminology Database

• Canonical terms for features (don't call it "workspace" in one place and "project" in another).
• Acronym definitions.
• Prohibited terms (brand-specific no-go words).