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DWP Design System research: File upload
Research identifies upload journey considerations: set expectations early, make uploads understandable, give users control over added files, provide timely feedback, reduce barriers, support mobile and edge cases, and make the upload versus submit distinction clear.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| File upload | Choose file upload when the original file itself is needed, not just information from the file. | Activating the choose-file button opens the platform file picker and returns focus to the invoking control or selected file summary afterward. | DWP research supports expectation setting, upload understandability, user control, timely feedback, mobile edge cases, and upload-versus-submit clarity. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- File upload vs text input vs single-question page vs multi-step form
DWP research supports setting expectations, upload control, timely feedback, mobile edge cases, and clear upload versus submit distinction.
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Publisher: Department for Work and Pensions. Last checked: .