# Microcopy

The small pieces of text in an interface (labels, hints, errors, confirmations).

**Source:** “Well-written informational microcopy should be clear, concise, and have character.” [The 3 C’s of Informational Microcopy (Nielsen Norman Group)](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/3-cs-microcopy/)

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Published 2026-10-29. Web page: https://www.mackenziebowes.com/reference/glossary/microcopy