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Skeleton

A grey outline of the layout shown while the content is still loading.

When to use it

  • Lists, cards or pages that take more than a second to load
  • You want the layout not to jump when the content arrives

When not to

  • Things that load instantly: a flash is a distraction
  • Long or unpredictable work, which needs a progress bar or an explanation

What to tell an AI tool

While loading, show a grey skeleton shaped like the final content, with a gentle shimmer.

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