# Microinteraction: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> A microinteraction is a contained system response that accompanies an action or communicates a change of state.
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# Microinteraction

A microinteraction is a contained system response that accompanies an action or communicates a change of state

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It can confirm a selection, show progress or warn of an error. Its function should be understandable and compatible with different ways of perceiving. Adding motion without purpose can distract and make the experience harder.

Topics

[Experience and service design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/experiencia-y-diseno-de-servicios)

## Related concepts

- [Empty state](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/empty-state)
- [Content design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/content-design)
- [Conversion form](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/conversion-form.html)