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Aspect ratio

Keeps an image or video at a fixed shape while the layout resizes.

In Accessible first

See it live​

Start Storybook to see it live: npm run storybook
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When to use it​

In Accessible first: An image in a step card that must not stretch or jump while it loads. Not for text content.

  • Use it when: Media in cards, galleries and heroes that must not stretch or jump while it loads.
  • Not when: Text content, or media that should keep its own natural shape.

Instead:

  • Skeleton: The placeholder shown while the media loads.

Words​

  • Use common words. Explain any term you must use.
  • One idea per sentence. Put the action first.
  • Never blame the person.
  • Use: Continue, Change, Start, You. Avoid: Invalid, Utilise, Submit, Error code.

The labels components use, from the voice tokens:

  • content.action.commit: Continue
  • content.action.cancel: Go back
  • content.action.destroy: Delete
  • content.action.retry: Try again
  • content.action.empty-action: Start a new application

See Voice and tone for the whole voice.

Use it in code​

npx open-ds add aspect-ratio

The component reads only component keys and semantic tokens, so it follows the brand and mode on <html>.

Tokens it reads​

Aspect ratio sets no colors, corners or shadows of its own; it takes them from the components inside it.