"No results found" error handling for Flow search
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	• DannyH
	Feb 18 2015, 1:43 AM

Description

When there are no results for a search:

A red warning is shown where the results counter (and loading indicator) are, indicating "No results".
The label is shown initially in red (#D11813) but it will fade into grey (#999).
On subsequent modifications of the query, if there are still no results, the label will become red (and fade) again. That will help users to notice if they are still typing despite not getting any results.

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Open	None	T89787 "No results found" error handling for Flow search

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We can modify the current navigation elements to communicate the lack of results:

The result counter can turn into "No results" (and even shake laterally if the user keeps typing, for extra visibility)
A red bar at the bottom (as the one used for the result overview) can turn red.

A Mockup below:

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I reviewed the design to make it more consistent with T99881:

Warning is shown where the results counter (and loading indicator) are shown.
It is highlight only for a brief time, but also on subsequent modifications of the query (to make users aware if they are still typing)

I'll modify the ticket description above.