Progress indicators provide users up-to-date feedback on the progress of a workflow or action. The visual element helps the user understand something is happening and makes the action feel faster and more responsive.
Used when the system can provide feedback as to how much time is remaining for an operation to complete.
This progress bar offers the user more specific information pertaining to the percentage complete when the application can provide it.
Used when users have flexibility to navigate to previous steps. Use requires a minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 steps.