Complete Reference
The 100 Anywhere
Interaction Standards
Every interaction pattern people use every day on smartphones, kiosks, vehicles, and digital systems - mapped to the zone-based architecture described in Poindexter 471.
100Interaction Patterns
10Categories
184Industry Sectors
Why These Patterns Matter
Modern touchscreens behave differently than early digital interfaces. Instead of tapping small buttons in fixed locations, people now interact with large responsive zones across the screen.
Scroll anywhere. Swipe anywhere. Drag anywhere. Dismiss anywhere.
These behaviors follow a consistent framework described in Poindexter 471, built around the interaction logic path:
Single ZoneMulti ZoneGestureActionDynamic Toggle
This framework allows screens to behave as adaptive interaction environments, where the same physical surface can produce different outcomes depending on gesture, system state, and context.
100 Interaction Patterns
Organized into 10 categories. Select an industry sector below to see which patterns are most critical for that specific market.
Navigation & Movement
10 interaction patterns
1
Anywhere Scroll
Swiping to pan through content on any surface
2
Anywhere Pan
Dragging across maps, images, or canvases to reposition
3
Anywhere Swipe
Horizontal gesture to move between views
4
Anywhere Back
Edge or surface swipe to return to previous screen
5
Anywhere Forward
Gesture to advance to the next screen
6
Anywhere Refresh
Pull down anywhere to reload content
7
Anywhere Jump
Tap a section indicator to jump to content
8
Anywhere Slide
Horizontal slide to reveal actions or options
9
Anywhere Flip
Swipe to flip between cards or pages
10
Anywhere Page
Swipe to move between paginated content
Activation & Entry
10 interaction patterns
11
Anywhere Wake
Tap anywhere to wake an idle interface
12
Anywhere Start
Tap anywhere to initiate a process
13
Anywhere Resume
Tap to resume a paused or interrupted session
14
Anywhere Launch
Tap to open an application or workflow
15
Anywhere Open
Tap a card or tile to open its contents
16
Anywhere Select
Tap anywhere on an item to choose it
17
Anywhere Enter
Tap to enter a mode or context
18
Anywhere Confirm
Tap to confirm a pending action
19
Anywhere Accept
Tap to accept terms, suggestions, or prompts
20
Anywhere Continue
Tap to proceed through a multi-step flow
Interface State Control
10 interaction patterns
21
Anywhere Expand
Tap to expand content into full-screen immersive mode
22
Anywhere Collapse
Swipe down anywhere to return to previous view
23
Anywhere Minimize
Swipe down or drag to shrink to picture-in-picture
24
Anywhere Maximize
Tap or swipe up to expand to full display
25
Anywhere Toggle
Tap to switch between two interface states
26
Anywhere Switch
Gesture to switch between active contexts
27
Anywhere Mode Shift
Transition between modes via surface input
28
Anywhere Reset
Gesture to return the interface to default state
29
Anywhere Exit
Swipe or gesture to exit the current context
30
Anywhere Return
Navigate back to a primary or home view
Selection & Focus
10 interaction patterns
31
Anywhere Focus
Tap to center and prioritize an element
32
Anywhere Highlight
Tap or drag to visually mark content
33
Anywhere Inspect
Long-press to view details of an element
34
Anywhere Preview
Press to see a quick preview of content
35
Anywhere Detail
Tap to reveal extended information
36
Anywhere View
Tap to switch to a focused viewing mode
37
Anywhere Examine
Gesture to inspect content more closely
38
Anywhere Reveal
Tap or swipe to uncover hidden content
39
Anywhere Spotlight
Tap to isolate and emphasize a single element
40
Anywhere Target
Tap to mark a specific point of interest
Object Interaction
10 interaction patterns
41
Anywhere Drag
Press and move elements between positions
42
Anywhere Drop
Release an element into a target zone
43
Anywhere Move
Reposition elements freely across the surface
44
Anywhere Place
Drop an object into a specific location
45
Anywhere Reorder
Drag items in a list to change sequence
46
Anywhere Snap
Drag toward edges to snap into layout positions
47
Anywhere Stack
Drag items on top of each other to group
48
Anywhere Group
Select multiple items by drawing a boundary
49
Anywhere Arrange
Gesture to auto-arrange elements in a layout
50
Anywhere Align
Snap elements to alignment guides
Gesture-Driven Control
10 interaction patterns
51
Anywhere Zoom
Pinch to scale content in or out
52
Anywhere Rotate
Two-finger twist to rotate objects
53
Anywhere Scale
Stretch or compress to resize elements
54
Anywhere Stretch
Pull edges to expand an element
55
Anywhere Compress
Push inward to shrink content
56
Anywhere Tilt
Angle gesture to shift perspective
57
Anywhere Spin
Circular gesture to rotate continuously
58
Anywhere Flick
Quick swipe to send content in a direction
59
Anywhere Glide
Smooth drag to transition between states
60
Anywhere Shift
Slide gesture to offset position incrementally
Media Interaction
10 interaction patterns
61
Anywhere Play
Tap to begin media playback
62
Anywhere Pause
Tap to freeze active playback
63
Anywhere Seek
Drag across timeline to jump position
64
Anywhere Skip
Tap or swipe to advance to next track
65
Anywhere Replay
Gesture to restart from the beginning
66
Anywhere Volume
Slide to adjust audio level
67
Anywhere Brightness
Slide to adjust display intensity
68
Anywhere Fullscreen
Tap to enter immersive viewing mode
69
Anywhere Capture
Tap to capture a screenshot or photo
70
Anywhere Snapshot
Quick gesture to save the current view
Content Interaction
10 interaction patterns
71
Anywhere Edit
Tap to enter editing mode on content
72
Anywhere Copy
Long-press and gesture to copy content
73
Anywhere Paste
Tap to insert copied content
74
Anywhere Share
Tap or drag to open sharing options
75
Anywhere Save
Gesture to save current state or content
76
Anywhere Upload
Tap to initiate file upload
77
Anywhere Download
Tap to begin downloading content
78
Anywhere Bookmark
Tap to save location for later
79
Anywhere Favorite
Tap to mark content as preferred
80
Anywhere Pin
Tap to pin content to a fixed position
Notification & Messaging
10 interaction patterns
81
Anywhere Dismiss
Swipe to clear a notification
82
Anywhere Clear
Gesture to clear all notifications at once
83
Anywhere Acknowledge
Tap to confirm receipt of a message
84
Anywhere Reply
Tap to open an inline reply interface
85
Anywhere Forward
Gesture to send content to another recipient
86
Anywhere Mark Read
Swipe to mark a message as read
87
Anywhere Archive
Swipe to move content to archive
88
Anywhere Mute
Gesture to silence a conversation or alert
89
Anywhere Snooze
Swipe to delay a notification
90
Anywhere Restore
Gesture to bring back dismissed content
System Interaction
10 interaction patterns
91
Anywhere Scan
Tap to initiate scanning of codes or documents
92
Anywhere Authenticate
Touch to trigger biometric or identity check
93
Anywhere Sign
Draw anywhere to provide a digital signature
94
Anywhere Approve
Tap to authorize an action or request
95
Anywhere Verify
Gesture to confirm identity or data
96
Anywhere Track
Tap to follow or monitor a process
97
Anywhere Monitor
Tap to open real-time status view
98
Anywhere Assist
Gesture to summon help or AI assistant
99
Anywhere Help
Tap to reveal contextual guidance
100
Anywhere Complete
Tap to finalize and close a workflow
Used Across the Global Technology Ecosystem
These interaction patterns appear across many industries. People use them every day, often without realizing the underlying architecture that makes them possible.
Smartphones & TabletsBanking Kiosks & ATMsRetail Self-CheckoutAutomotive DashboardsAirline & Travel KiosksHospitality TerminalsGaming PlatformsIndustrial Touch SystemsMedical DevicesAR/VR InterfacesSmart Home DisplaysWearable Devices
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