1. small bits of text in user interfaces, such as button labels, error messages, and instructions
Usage: digital design; user experience
2. a photographic copy of printed material reduced to a very small size
Usage: archival; library science

Examples

• The designer spent hours perfecting the microcopy for the login form.
• Good microcopy helps users understand what to do next.
• The error message microcopy was confusing and unhelpful.
• Libraries often store old newspapers as microcopy to save space.
• The historical documents were preserved on microcopy for researchers.
• She examined the microcopy under a special magnifying device.
• The app’s microcopy made the checkout process much clearer.