Error Message: Please Double-check Your Username
Error message: Please double-check your username. Neutral tone, actionable, concise & polite, ensuring a respectful interaction & positive UX.
From: DailyUXWriting 80% done with the challenge!! Scenario: A user is creating an account. When they come to the step where they are asked to enter their name, they get an error message. A fraud detection software thinks their name is fake—but it’s wrong 5% of the time. Challenge: Write an error message that prompts them to fix the error without shaming them for having a fake-sounding name. Message: 45 characters max -- Message: Please double-check your username Why I chose this: Neutral tone: The message avoids making assumptions or accusations about the user's name, ensuring a...