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Label

A Label is a small, non-interactive visual element used to categorise content or provide quick technical information, such as a vehicle’s powertrain (“Hybrid”, “Plug-in”, “Electric”). It can be configured with or without an icon depending on the context and the space available.

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A Label is a small, non-interactive visual element used to categorise content or surface quick technical information. It reads at a glance, helping people scan a list and tell product types or states apart. Use it with or without an icon depending on the context and the space available.

Anatomy

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  1. Icon (optional) — a decorative glyph that reinforces the meaning

  2. Label text — the copy (1–3 words)

When to use it

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Use a Label when:

  • You need to display a technical spec, such as a vehicle feature (“Hybrid”, “Plug-in”, “Electric”).
  • You want to show the current state of a system or service.
  • You want to help people scan a list and tell product types apart quickly.

Avoid a Label when:

  • You want the user to click it — use a Button or a Chip instead.
  • You need to show sentences or long descriptions — use standard body text.
  • You need a high-priority warning — use an Alert or notification that demands more visual attention.

Properties

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Colour

Neutral (black) by default. The green, blue, and red variants map to the success, info, and error foreground tokens and signal a category or state. Always pair colour with text and, where helpful, an icon — never rely on colour alone.

Icon

Optional. A decorative icon placed before the text reinforces the meaning (for example a powertrain glyph). When space is tight, drop the icon and keep the text.

Size

Two sizes — small (default) for dense layouts and lists, and large for more prominent placements. Both share the same colours and behaviour.

Style

Sentence case by default; an uppercase style is available for emphatic, tag-like treatments.

Best practices

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Do

Keep copy to 1–3 words, pair colour with text (and an icon when it adds meaning), and use a consistent colour for the same category across a view.

Don't

Don’t make labels clickable, don’t use them for long text or critical alerts, and don’t rely on colour alone to carry the meaning.

Content guidelines

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  • Be concise. Use 1–3 words. Labels are made for quick scanning, not for reading sentences.
  • Keep a parallel form. Use the same grammatical form across a set — all nouns or all verbs.
  • No punctuation. Never end a label with a period or use commas within it.