{"id":6656,"date":"2025-02-28T14:46:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/?p=6656"},"modified":"2025-02-28T23:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T23:42:15","slug":"what-is-ux-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-is-ux-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is UX writing and how do you do it? Tips for beginners (2025 guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"

UX writing, also known as content design, is integral to the product design process. It can make or break the user experience \u2014 but getting it right can be tricky.<\/p>\n

Those small but meaningful messages that guide you whenever you\u2019re using a website or app are the result of extensive research, careful planning and countless iterations. Believe it or not, UX writing isn\u2019t just an afterthought; it\u2019s an entire UX discipline.<\/p>\n

Despite that, there\u2019s still lots of mystery around what UX writing is and what UX writers do. To help debunk this fascinating field, we\u2019ve put together this very guide.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to learn what UX writing is, how it\u2019s different from copywriting and the typical process that UX writers follow. Stick with us to the end and you\u2019ll also find some helpful tips and best practices for your own UX writing.<\/p>\n\n

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What is UX writing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

UX writing, also known as content design, is the creation of all the copy you see, hear or encounter when using a digital product.<\/p>\n

It belongs to the field of UX design, so it\u2019s all about writing to enhance the user experience. There\u2019s no such thing as decorative copy in UX writing: each and every word is crafted to help the user in some way. These concise yet powerful messages written by UX writers are known in the industry as \u201cmicrocopy\u201d.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll come across UX microcopy whenever you use a digital product. This includes anything from apps and websites to video games, computer software, chatbots and voice technology (think Amazon Alexa or your smart TV). Ultimately, wherever there is an interaction between a person and a product or service, UX writers will create microcopy to guide the user and help them to complete their desired tasks.<\/p>\n

UX writing covers things like:<\/p>\n

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  • The welcome message you get when you open up an app on your phone<\/li>\n
  • The text you find on buttons, such as \u201cLog in\u201d or \u201cSign up\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Error messages that pop up when something goes wrong \u2014 for example, to let you know that you\u2019ve entered your password incorrectly<\/li>\n
  • The labelling of menu items on a website<\/li>\n
  • Instructions that guide you on what to do next \u2014 for example, if you\u2019re booking flights, you\u2019ll usually be prompted to select your travel dates and your destination, then to choose your seats, and so on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These little messages might seem like minor, insignificant details. But actually, UX writing is as important as UX design itself.<\/p>\n