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Pull to refresh
  • Post 3

  • Post 2

  • Post 1

Hold the list with the mouse, pull down, and let go.

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Pull to refresh

On a phone, pull the list down and let go to reload it.

When to use it

  • Lists on mobile that update, such as feeds and inboxes
  • People want to check for new content themselves

When not to

  • Desktop sites, which have no such gesture
  • It being the only way to refresh: also offer a button or automatic updates

What to tell an AI tool

On mobile, let the list be pulled down to refresh, show a loading icon while pulling, and put the new content at the top when done.

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