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002 · Today’s termNo. 073

UX Design

Progressive Disclosure

Progressive disclosure is a technique of showing only the most important options first and revealing advanced ones as needed.

Example

A 'More options' link that expands to reveal advanced settings keeps the default screen simple while keeping power features within reach.

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