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“Progressive disclosure defers advanced or rarely used features to a secondary screen, making applications easier to learn and less error-prone.” quote by Jakob Nielsen
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“Progressive disclosure defers advanced or rarely used features to a secondary screen, making applications easier to learn and less error-prone.”

Jakob Nielsen

About This Quote

Source Book: "Designing Web Usability", 1999

Deferring rarely used features to secondary screens simplifies learning and reduces errors, improving overall usability.

In simple terms: Hide complex features to make apps easier.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize core tasks, hide advanced options.

Themes

usability design simplicity

Mood

practical neutral

Type

UX guideline

When to use this quote

  • mobile apps
  • enterprise software
  • onboarding
  • training modules

Key Concepts

progressive disclosure information hierarchy

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should advanced features be visible?
  • How to balance discoverability and simplicity?
A Different Perspective

Advanced users may feel limited.

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