Stop describing UI An interface shows what the user can do. It does not explain itself. Every sentence is something the user has to read before acting, so keep a sentence only when the user would make a real mistake without it. When writing UI, apply the rules below as you write. When reviewing UI, go through every string, apply each rule, and present the result as before and after. Rules 1. Don't describe the feature Name the action instead. A heading, a control, and its label already say what the screen is for. Before After 2. Use specific verbs Pick the verb that names what actually happen…