Cumulative Layout Shift
How much the page jumps around while loading.
TermCraft conventionFoundational
Definition
A measure of how much visible content moves unexpectedly during page load.
Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.
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In plain language
How much the page jumps around while loading.
Example
An image without reserved dimensions pushing text down as it loads.
Local chart
TERM·124 · Region X · Grid D6
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Deeper reading
The full entry behind this definition.
- Skeleton ScreensPAT·012 · Pattern
- ImageryFND·051 · UI foundation
- Performance as User ExperienceFND·054 · UI foundation
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