Intro
A status info label provides additional information about an object using a flexible combination of text and an icon.
Status info label displayed in a horizontal and stacked layout
Usage
Do
Use a status info label to display complementary information about an object.
Don't
Don’t use the status info label as an interactive component that includes links.
- Customize the icon and label layout based on your needs.
- Keep text values concise.
- Avoid using complete sentences within a status info label item.
Positive example of a status info label row
Negative example of using very long text values and including links
Anatomy
A. Icon (Optional)
The icon is a visual illustration that can complement the text value or be used independently. If it is combined with a label, it can be placed as a leading or trailing element.
B. Label (Optional)
The label indicates short information such as keywords, categories, or status. The text value can be used independently or combined with an icon.
C. Dot (Optional)
A dot can be used to separate status info label items in a horizontal alignment.
Anatomy of a status info label row
Behavior and Interaction
Status info label items are not interactive. If there is more than one status info label item, they may either line up in a horizontal layout one after the other or be stacked under each other. A stacked column can be either left or right-aligned.
Variations
Components
A. Icon Only
Shows visual information such as an icon, image, logo, or avatar.
B. Label Only
Text value that implies a brief description, for example, it can show the priority or urgency of the object’s status. Maintain wording to a maximum of two words.
C. Leading Icon
A leading icon is placed in front of the label.
D. Trailing Icon
A trailing icon follows the label.
Variations of status info label components
Layout
Horizontal vs. Stacked
Status info label items can be arranged horizontally, optionally dividing them with a dot, and can either be wrapped to the next line or be stacked vertically.
Status info label row (left) and status info label stack (right)
Examples
Nested status info label (from left to right): status info label in a card, object cell, and object header
Resources
Development: UIKit LabelItem, SwiftUI LabelItem
SAP Fiori for Android: Status Info Label
Related Components/Patterns: Object Cell