Positional or directional language

Do not use. There are accessibility and device interaction issues with words such as ‘below’, ‘on the right’, ‘above’.

Examples to avoid:

• Download the report by clicking the box on the right
• Complete the form below
• Select from our list of services on the left
• Scroll down and click the green button

Often directional language is redundant: the design should not need instructions.

Instead of:

‘Select from the options below:’

Write:

‘Select from these options:’