# Patterns Get design guidance for supporting common user actions, tasks, and experiences. ## Discussion [Charting data](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/charting-data) Presenting data in a chart can help you communicate information with clarity and appeal. [Collaboration and sharing](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/collaboration-and-sharing) Great collaboration and sharing experiences are simple and responsive, letting people engage with the content while communicating effectively with others. [Drag and drop](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/drag-and-drop) Using drag and drop, people can move or duplicate selected photos, text, and other content by dragging the selection from one location to another. [Entering data](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/entering-data) When you need information from people, design ways that make it easy for them to provide it without making mistakes. [Feedback](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/feedback) Feedback helps people know what’s happening, discover what they can do next, understand the results of actions, and avoid mistakes. [File management](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/file-management) Some apps can support documents and files that people expect to manage throughout the system. [Going full screen](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/going-full-screen) iPhone, iPad, and Mac offer full-screen modes that let people expand a window to fill the screen, hiding system controls and providing a distraction-free environment. [Launching](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/launching) A streamlined launch experience helps people start using your app or game immediately. [Live-viewing apps](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/live-viewing-apps) As you design a live-viewing app, prioritize the content and create fun, fluid interactions that encourage immersion in the live-viewing experience. [Loading](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/loading) The best content-loading experience finishes before people become aware of it. [Managing accounts](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/managing-accounts) When it doesn’t create an unnecessary barrier to your experience, an account can be a convenient way for people to access their content and track personal details. [Managing notifications](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/managing-notifications) Notifications can give people timely and important information, whether the device is locked or in use. [Modality](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/modality) Modality is a design technique that presents content in a separate, dedicated mode that prevents interaction with the parent view and requires an explicit action to dismiss. [Multitasking](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/multitasking) Multitasking lets people switch quickly from one app to another, performing tasks in each. [Offering help](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/offering-help) Although the most effective experiences are approachable and intuitive, you can provide contextual help when necessary. [Onboarding](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/onboarding) Onboarding can help people get a quick start using your app or game. [Playing audio](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/playing-audio) People expect rich audio experiences that automatically adjust when the context changes on the device. [Playing haptics](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/playing-haptics) Playing haptics can engage people’s sense of touch and bring their familiarity with the physical world into your app or game. [Playing video](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/playing-video) People expect to enjoy rich video experiences on their devices, regardless of the app or game they’re using. [Printing](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/printing) An iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or visionOS app can integrate system-provided print functionality when it makes sense, presenting custom printer- and document-specific options if necessary. [Ratings and reviews](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/ratings-and-reviews) People often view the ratings and reviews for an app or game before they download it. [Searching](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/searching) People use various search techniques to find content on their device, within an app, and within a document or file. [Settings](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/settings) People expect apps and games to just work, but they also appreciate having ways to customize the experience to fit their needs. [Undo and redo](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/undo-and-redo) Undo and redo gives people easy ways to reverse many types of actions, which can also help people explore and experiment safely as they learn a new interface or task. [Workouts](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/workouts) A great workout or fitness experience encourages people to engage with their current activity and helps them track their progress on their devices. ## Topics [Charting data](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/charting-data) Presenting data in a chart can help you communicate information with clarity and appeal. [Collaboration and sharing](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/collaboration-and-sharing) Great collaboration and sharing experiences are simple and responsive, letting people engage with the content while communicating effectively with others. [Drag and drop](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/drag-and-drop) Using drag and drop, people can move or duplicate selected photos, text, and other content by dragging the selection from one location to another. [Entering data](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/entering-data) When you need information from people, design ways that make it easy for them to provide it without making mistakes. [Feedback](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/feedback) Feedback helps people know what’s happening, discover what they can do next, understand the results of actions, and avoid mistakes. [File management](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/file-management) Some apps can support documents and files that people expect to manage throughout the system. [Going full screen](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/going-full-screen) iPhone, iPad, and Mac offer full-screen modes that let people expand a window to fill the screen, hiding system controls and providing a distraction-free environment. [Launching](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/launching) A streamlined launch experience helps people start using your app or game immediately. [Live-viewing apps](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/live-viewing-apps) As you design a live-viewing app, prioritize the content and create fun, fluid interactions that encourage immersion in the live-viewing experience. [Loading](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/loading) The best content-loading experience finishes before people become aware of it. [Managing accounts](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/managing-accounts) When it doesn’t create an unnecessary barrier to your experience, an account can be a convenient way for people to access their content and track personal details. [Managing notifications](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/managing-notifications) Notifications can give people timely and important information, whether the device is locked or in use. [Modality](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/modality) Modality is a design technique that presents content in a separate, dedicated mode that prevents interaction with the parent view and requires an explicit action to dismiss. [Multitasking](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/multitasking) Multitasking lets people switch quickly from one app to another, performing tasks in each. [Offering help](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/offering-help) Although the most effective experiences are approachable and intuitive, you can provide contextual help when necessary. [Onboarding](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/onboarding) Onboarding can help people get a quick start using your app or game. [Playing audio](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/playing-audio) People expect rich audio experiences that automatically adjust when the context changes on the device. [Playing haptics](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/playing-haptics) Playing haptics can engage people’s sense of touch and bring their familiarity with the physical world into your app or game. [Playing video](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/playing-video) People expect to enjoy rich video experiences on their devices, regardless of the app or game they’re using. [Printing](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/printing) An iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or visionOS app can integrate system-provided print functionality when it makes sense, presenting custom printer- and document-specific options if necessary. [Ratings and reviews](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/ratings-and-reviews) People often view the ratings and reviews for an app or game before they download it. [Searching](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/searching) People use various search techniques to find content on their device, within an app, and within a document or file. [Settings](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/settings) People expect apps and games to just work, but they also appreciate having ways to customize the experience to fit their needs. [Undo and redo](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/undo-and-redo) Undo and redo gives people easy ways to reverse many types of actions, which can also help people explore and experiment safely as they learn a new interface or task. [Workouts](/design/Human-Interface-Guidelines/workouts) A great workout or fitness experience encourages people to engage with their current activity and helps them track their progress on their devices. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)