Snackbar

Intro

A snackbar provides a brief message about an app’s processes at the bottom of the screen.

Usage

Provides updates on an app’s processes
Appears temporarily and disappears on its own without requiring the user’s dismissal
Contains a single action

Non-interruptive
User action is not required
Self-dismissing
0-1 actions

Types

Snackbar with Text Label

The message on the snackbar directly relates to the process being performed (for example, files have been moved, item added to cart). On mobile, the text label can have 2 lines of text.

Snackbar with Action

Snackbars can display a single text button that allows users to take action on a process performed by the app. To distinguish the action from the text label, the action text should be tinted.

A. Snackbar with Text Label

B. Snackbar with 2 Lines of Text

Behavior

A snackbar appears at the bottom of the screen and does not require the user’s dismissal. It appears momentarily and dismisses itself after 4-10 seconds.