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Stepper

Also known as: Step Indicator, Wizard Stepper

A UI pattern that breaks a multi-step process — such as checkout, registration, or booking — into numbered or labeled stages with a visual progress indicator. Steppers reduce cognitive load by showing users where they are, what they have completed, and what remains, and are particularly valuable for users with intellectual disabilities, cognitive impairments, or limited online experience who benefit from explicit chunking and reassurance of progress.

Category: Design Patterns · Cognitive Accessibility · User Interface

Related: Cognitive Load · Design Pattern · Progressive Disclosure

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