Error message

Modern operating systems with graphical user interfaces, often display error messages using dialog boxes.

"[4] Dr. Sean Rintel argues that error messages are a critical strategic moment in brand awareness and loyalty.

On computers, error messages may take the form of text printed to a console, or they may be presented as part of a graphical user interface.

[6] While various graphical user interfaces have different conventions for displaying error messages, several techniques have become common: The three main factors[7] that influence the design of error messages are technical limitations, the amount of information to be presented, and what kind of user input is required.

A complex issue may require a more detailed error message in order to adequately inform the user of the problem.