Messages present a small amount of text and optional relevant actions.
Use the Message template to communicate error messages, permission prompts, and other information about UI states.
This template can be embedded in the Tab template to provide tabbed navigation. You can also include this template in the Map + Content template to display a message on a map.
A message template includes the following:
- Optional header (header is replaced with tabs when this template is embedded in the Tab template)
- Up to 2 lines of wrapping text
- Image, icon, or loading spinner (optional)
- Up to 2 buttons in template body (optional), where one can be designated as primary
Message template examples


Message template UX requirements
App developers:
MUST | Include message text. |
SHOULD | Designate a primary action when providing 2 actions. |
SHOULD | Place the primary action closest to the driver (on the left for left-hand-drive vehicles) when there are 2 actions. |
SHOULD | Include a header with an optional title and primary and secondary actions. |
MAY | Include an image or icon asset. |
MAY | Include up to 2 actions. |
MAY | Use this template to prompt users about app permissions and open related flows on the phone when parked (as shown in Grant permissions on phone). |
Resources
Type | Link |
API reference |
MessageTemplate,
MessageTemplate.Builder
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