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Nielsen Norman Group: Progressive Disclosure
Defines progressive disclosure as deferring advanced or rarely used features to secondary screens or reveal paths so interfaces are easier to learn and less error-prone.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive disclosure | Choose progressive disclosure when the task benefits from a simple default path plus optional advanced controls or details revealed on demand. | The default path remains usable without opening advanced or secondary sections. | Supports staging advanced or rarely used features to reduce learning burden and errors. |
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- Progressive disclosure vs disclosure details vs accordion vs wizard
NN/g defines progressive disclosure as deferring advanced or rarely used features so interfaces are easier to learn and less error-prone.
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Publisher: Nielsen Norman Group. Last checked: .