create a clear visual affordance

verb phrase

1. To design an interface element or other obvious visual signal so that its function and possible interaction are immediately clear to users.

   B2

   transitivetechnical, formal

   • "The button’s color and position create a clear visual affordance for submitting the form."B2
   • "Use an underlined style to create a clear visual affordance that the text is clickable."C1
   • "To help users, the icon was designed to create a clear visual affordance, indicating it could be dragged."C1