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Apple Human Interface Guidelines

Design guidelines for creating intuitive, consistent experiences across Apple platforms including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

6 platforms104 colors126 text styles92 components
Official Documentation
System overview
104
Colors
126
Text styles
160
Spacing
92
Components
Platforms
iOS
iPadOS
macOS
watchOS
tvOS
visionOS
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Apple Human Interface Guidelines

OverviewColorsTypographySpacingShapeMotionElevationLayoutCustomizationContent DesignGlossaryComponentsSymbolsPatternsInputsApp IconsMaterialsSystemLocalizationAccessibilityPlatforms
OverviewColorsTypographySpacingShapeMotionElevationLayoutCustomizationContent DesignGlossaryComponentsSymbolsPatternsInputsApp IconsMaterialsSystemLocalizationAccessibilityPlatforms
Design Principles

Clarity

Text is legible, icons are precise, adornments are subtle

Deference

Fluid motion and crisp interface help people engage with content

Depth

Visual layers and realistic motion impart vitality

Supported Platforms
iOS
iPadOS
macOS
watchOS
tvOS
visionOS
At a Glance

104

Colors

126

Typography

160

Spacing

92

Components

103

Symbols

30

Patterns

46

Inputs

119

A11y Guidelines

50

System Features

56

Materials

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