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Apple Human Interface Guidelines Settings
Documents settings as user-adjustable app or system configuration, including guidance on placing frequently changed options inside the app and reserving system Settings for less frequent configuration.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settings management | Choose settings management when users need a durable place to inspect and change persistent preferences or configuration. | Opening settings management shows current persisted values, not empty defaults or stale cached assumptions. | Apple supports settings as user-adjustable configuration and distinguishes in-app frequently changed settings from less frequent system Settings. |
| Settings page | Choose settings page when the main design problem is the destination layout, section hierarchy, selected section, and wayfinding for many settings areas. | Opening a settings page shows the page identity, current section, and whether the scope is personal, workspace, organization, app, device, or system. | Apple supports deliberate placement of settings based on how often users change them and whether they belong inside the app or system Settings. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
Publisher: Apple Developer. Last checked: .