States & Feedback

Success Message

A success message confirms that an action finished correctly.

Also called Confirmation messageSuccess alertSaved messageDone message

Visual Example

Changes saved.

Plain Definition

Success messages make completed actions visible so people are not left wondering whether their click worked.

They are usually short and specific: saved, sent, uploaded, created, or updated. A success message can appear as inline text, a toast message, or a confirmation area, depending on how important the feedback is.

You Might Describe This As...

  • "Saved message"
  • "Done message"

Fast lookup

You May Also Mean

Success Message is often mixed up with Toast Message because the patterns can organize or reveal similar content in different ways.

Toast Message

Check the name, visual cue, and typical use.

What It Is Used For

  • Confirming a save
  • Completing setup
  • Showing a request was submitted

Example User Phrasing

  • "Show a success message after saving."
  • "Confirm that the invite was sent."