UI Design
Toast
A toast is a small, temporary notification that appears briefly to confirm an action or share a quick update, then dismisses itself.
Why it matters
Toasts give people lightweight feedback without interrupting their work, reassuring them that something happened, like a file saving.
In depth
Match the visible duration to how long the message takes to read rather than using a flat couple of seconds for everything — a longer message needs more time on screen. Keep toasts for low-stakes, non-blocking messages; anything that requires a decision belongs in a confirmation dialog. Avoid putting essential actions inside a toast, since it vanishes before many people can react.
Real-world example
After you send an email, a toast slides in reading 'Message sent' and fades away a few seconds later.
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