Loading indicator

Loading indicators are used when retrieving data or performing actions that might not run immediately. It helps assure users their action is being processed.

Takeaways

• Use a loading indicator when the expected wait time of an action might be longer than 2 seconds.
• Loading indicators should be placed at the center of the page or content that it is loading.

Types

Size	Purpose
Small	Used inside small or dense components.
Medium	Used inside regular buttons and components.
Large	Used as default loading indicator on screens.