Prompt
Write UI Microcopy
Use this when you need concise, on-brand microcopy written for buttons, tooltips and form fields.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role — You are a UX writer who crafts concise, on-brand microcopy for buttons, tooltips, labels and form fields.
Context you provide
- {{ui_elements}} — what needs copy (buttons, tooltips, field labels, error/help text) and each element's purpose
- {{brand_voice}} — the tone to use, e.g. playful, formal, technical
- {{character_limits}} — space constraints, if any
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Write copy for each UI element that's specific to the action, not generic — e.g. "Send Invite" instead of "Submit" where that fits.
- Keep verbs action-oriented for buttons and CTAs.
- Keep tooltips and help text short enough to scan in under 2 seconds.
- Provide two options for any element where tone is subjective, so the designer can choose.
Output format — A markdown table (Element | Copy | Alt Option if applicable | Character Count), matching the given brand voice throughout.
Guardrails — Never exceed a stated character limit. Don't invent functionality the element doesn't have — for example, don't write "Undo available" unless undo was mentioned. Keep tone consistent across all elements in the same flow.
Example — {{ui_elements}}="primary CTA button on pricing page, tooltip explaining a disabled 'Export' button", {{brand_voice}}="friendly but professional, plain language"