Speech balloon

Connects written speech or thought to a figure.

Visual traits

• tailed text enclosure

Expected changes

• Connects written speech or thought to a figure
• The feature is more likely to be legible

Definition

A tailed enclosure showing speech or thought in text. It does not determine a particular work person culture technology or narrative.

In more detail

Connects written speech or thought to a figure. Content color art style and place remain separate choices.

Includes

• A tailed enclosure showing speech or thought in text

Excludes

• A particular work or person
• A particular culture or technology
• A final deliverable type

What this does not imply

• A particular work person or culture
• A particular art style or medium
• A specific narrative

Variability

Strength can be adjusted while keeping content legible.

Usage

• Specify only layout or period setting
• Specify other conditions separately

Distinguish similar expressions

• Specify art style and narrative separately

Typical uses

• Connects written speech or thought to a figure
• Organize content for clear reading

Possible failure modes

• The feature is not legible and becomes generic
• It is confused with another layout or period