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Short
Always include a label. Keep labels clear and as short as possible.¹ The label should be a noun or noun phrase that describes the what the setting is.
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Verbs
If necessary, use a verb that clarifies what turning the setting on does. The verb should be as specific as possible, instead of something generic like “Turn on”.
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Helper text
Help text can be used to provide additional information describing what the user is selecting. Keep this information as short as possible while still being descriptive--one phrase or short sentence.
Use a different component to capture longer text if an elaborate explanation is required.
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