loading dots
Processing indicator dots
Loading dots are the animated sequence of dots—typically three—that appear on screen to indicate a system is processing or content is arriving.
They pulse, bounce, or appear one after another to signal "please wait" without specifying how long.
In messaging apps, loading dots show that someone is typing: I saw the loading dots appear, then disappear, then appear again.
- spinnerThing that rotates
- spinning wheelFiber-to-thread device
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
- buffering iconProgress indicator during delay
- loading screenDisplay during data transfer
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