Offline indicator.
A visible signal that the app has no network connection.
See it in context
What it is
An offline indicator explains why remote operations may pause while preserving any work that can continue locally. It should describe the effect on the task, not only the network state.
When to use it
Use when connectivity affects the current workflow.
Know the difference
Offline describes unavailable connectivity; sync status describes whether local and remote data agree.
Across platforms
iOS · iPadOS · macOS · watchOS · tvOS · visionOS
Use the native platform presentation and terminology; adapt density and interaction to touch, pointer, remote, or spatial input rather than copying a phone-sized view.
Web · Android · Windows · Linux · Wear OS · Android TV
On the web, announce meaningful status changes without moving focus. On Android and desktop, keep messages near the relevant operation and follow the platform’s notification conventions.
Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.