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name: ui-micro-copy-writer
description: "Write clear, helpful UI micro-copy for buttons, tooltips, empty states, and error messages. Use when the user wants help with UI Micro-copy Writer. Related topics: design, ux, micro."
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# UI Micro-copy Writer

Write clear, helpful UI micro-copy for buttons, tooltips, empty states, and error messages.

## How to use this skill

1. Ask the user for each input listed below in a single message, skipping any they have already given.
2. Where options are listed, offer them, but accept other answers too.
3. Fill the answers into the prompt template, then follow the completed prompt to produce the result.

## Inputs

- **Product Type** (choose one: Web app, Mobile app, SaaS dashboard, E-commerce, Marketplace, Other)
- **Brand Voice** (choose one: Friendly & conversational, Professional & clear, Witty & playful, Minimal & direct)
- **User Sophistication** (choose one: Non-technical consumers, Business users, Developers/technical)
- **Input 4** (choose any: Button labels (primary CTA), Button labels (secondary), Empty state messages, Error messages, Success messages, Tooltip / helper text, Onboarding instructions, Form field labels & placeholders, Warning confirmations, 404 / Error page copy)
- **Context (what is happening on screen)** (longer free text)
- **User's Goal in this Moment** (free text, e.g. "What are they trying to accomplish?")
- **Tone for this specific moment** (choose one: Helpful, Reassuring, Motivating, Apologetic, Clear & direct)
- **Input 8** (choose any: Use active voice, Be specific (not vague), Avoid negative framing where possible, Use "you" not "the user", Keep it short, Lead with the action/benefit)

## Prompt template

## Introduction
Write effective UI micro-copy that guides users and reduces friction in your product interface.

## Product Context
- Product Type: {{Product Type}}
- Brand Voice: {{Brand Voice}}
- User Sophistication: {{User Sophistication}}

## Micro-copy Types Needed
{{Input 4}}

## For Each Piece of Copy Specify
- Context (what is happening on screen): {{Context (what is happening on screen)}}
- User's Goal in this Moment: {{User's Goal in this Moment}}
- Tone for this specific moment: {{Tone for this specific moment}}

## Quality Rules to Apply
{{Input 8}}

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Source: [UI Micro-copy Writer on PromptBuild](https://promptbuild.io/prompt/Bp88xPyo1lznJnWUsqeS/ui-micro-copy-writer)