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- **Be specific.** People should know exactly what they're getting or what happens next when they select a button. If a button leaves you unsure, adjust the copy to make it more clear. Specificity also plays a big role in ensuring accessibility for learners navigating our content with screen readers.
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- **Use action-oriented language.** Start with an action-oriented verb rather than simply listing where the button will take you.\
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Example: use "Take the quiz" instead of "Language quiz"
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Example: use "Take the quiz" instead of "Language quiz"
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- **Emphasize the value people get**, rather than how they get it.\
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Example: “Try Pro for free” instead of “Opt in”
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Example: “Try Pro for free” instead of “Opt in”
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- **Use the established system patterns**for navigational and purely functional buttons.\
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Examples: Next, Back, Close
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Examples: Next, Back, Close
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- **Use the same word to refer to the same thing** to foster trust and prioritize clarity.\
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Examples: Go to payment, Complete payment, Cancel payment
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Examples: Go to payment, Complete payment, Cancel payment
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- **Avoid using pronouns**, on the actual button because in the micro-interaction, the speaker can be either Codecademy or the learner.\
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Example: “Go to dashboard,” not “Go to your dashboard” or “Go to my dashboard”
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Example: “Go to dashboard,” not “Go to your dashboard” or “Go to my dashboard”
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- **When in doubt, A/B test!** Buttons — specifically call-to-action (CTA) button copy can have a major impact on conversion. If you're undecided about which CTA is best, test — especially for high-impact projects.
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## Checklist for writing button labels
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- Does the copy make it clear where the button will take learners?

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