Me
Customer A
Press "Reload".
Loading
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.