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In-App Notifications

Communication & Notifications · 9 checks · 16 resources

The mobile notification inbox, distinct from system push, with grouping and swipe management.

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  1. 01Reverse chronological order — newest notifications at the top so users do not scroll for the latest
  2. 02Unread indicators — visually distinct from read items e.g. a dot, bolder text, or a background colour difference
  3. 03Mark all as read — a single action to clear all unread indicators at once
  4. 04Notification grouping — related notifications grouped e.g. multiple comments on the same post as a single expandable item
  5. 05Swipe to dismiss action — individual notifications dismissible by swiping left to reveal a delete action
  6. 06Deep link on tap — tapping a notification navigates directly to the relevant content
  7. 07Empty state — for when the user has not received any notifications yet
  8. 08Settings shortcut — a direct link to notification preferences for users who want to adjust what they receive
  9. 09Notification content — the change, author and time that triggered the notification
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