Use of Text

Text size

As a general rule, reserve at least 30-50% of space for language variations in your text labels. If the character limit exceeds the available amount of space, the text will automatically be truncated.

Reading direction

For supported languages that are read from the opposite direction, Nokia N9 mirrors the UI, including horizontal sliders and progress bars.

Truncation

Use concise and clear language to avoid truncation of text labels. If the size limit of a bounding box exceeds the amount of available space, text is automatically truncated. Truncation is indicated with an ellipsis (...). To avoid confusion, do not use dots in labels that refer to an active process (e.g. loading...).