Ghost Text

User interface text in a field that provides guidance for input. Ghost text is replaced by user input when the user types.

Capitalization

Use sentence caps for ghost text, unless the text includes a reference to a UI element or other proper noun.

Ellipses

Use an ellipsis in ghost text to indicate that users can take action. Unless the ghost text ends with a question mark, end with an ellipsis.

See Also

• Capitalization
• Ellipses (...)
• User Interface Text Guidelines