microtips
Microtips are brief, practical hints designed to help people perform tasks more efficiently, learn more effectively, or use products more comfortably. Unlike longer tutorials, microtips focus on a single, actionable idea that can be understood and applied quickly. They are commonly used in education, software interfaces, consumer devices, and everyday routines.
In education and training, microtips are short prompts that reinforce key concepts, suggest study strategies, or
Effective microtips share common characteristics: they are concise, specific, and actionable; they define the desired behavior
Best practices: present one idea per tip; avoid redundancy; tailor to audience; label tips with relevance; test
Limitations: tips can overwhelm or mislead if not carefully curated; overuse reduces perceived value; they complement
Implementation notes: integrate into onboarding flows, help centers, or in-app guidance; use tooltips, banners, or micro-lessons;
See also: microlearning, tooltips, in-app guidance, just-in-time learning.