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Actionable Empty State | Google Drive

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This empty state provides a clear call to action, guiding users to initiate content creation and overcome initial blank canvas paralysis.

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Released: Apr 5, 2021

Updated: Aug 20, 2026

Version: 2.1.20

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Description
This empty state provides a clear call to action, guiding users to initiate content creation and overcome initial blank canvas paralysis.
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Pattern ID
66
UX Flows
Onboarding
Awareness
UI Components
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Empty State
Version
2.1.19
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Why is this a good pattern?

  • Show and make it easy to find the first action without navigating menus.
  • Use object-context to link the actionable element where the object should be created.
  • Dotted line and italic text reinforce the actionable element.
 

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