Notes provide context and information about a situation or action. Notes draw the users attention to a circumstance relevant to an action they're performing or a screen they're accessing.
Don't confuse notes with Notification, which appear as feedback after a user has performed an action.
Import
import { Note } from '@contentful/f36-components';
import { Note } from '@contentful/f36-note';
Examples
The Note component can be configured in a number of different ways. Learn when to use certain variations with this guide.
Basic usage
Component variations
Note with title (title
)
Note with custom icon (icon
)
Props (API reference)
Content guidelines
- Use an adequate note type to communicate the right kind of information
- Place the note visually closer to the action or real estate it relates to
- Unlike notifications, notes don't show up as feedback only after a user has performed an action
- Use clear and succinct copy
- Ensure the copy is easily scannable. Focus on the objective and limit the number of concepts in each sentence
- Use progressive disclosure. Eliminate details that can be revealed as the user interacts and requires more information
- Use active voice, present tense, and consider tone of voice depending on the circumstance
- To add additional context, link out to documentation
- Do not preface the instructions with introductory text, such as "please"