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Collapsible

One section that opens and closes.

In Content first

See it live​

Start Storybook to see it live: npm run storybook

When to use it​

In Content first: A long aside the reader can open.

  • Use it when: A single block of extra detail people may want: more filters, advanced options.
  • Not when: Several stacked sections (accordion), or content everyone needs.

Instead:

Words​

  • Write to one person: "you", not "users".
  • Short sentences with room to breathe.
  • Explain why before asking for anything.
  • Use: Read, Save for later, You, Next issue. Avoid: Click here, Submit, Users, Content.

The labels components use, from the voice tokens:

  • content.action.commit: Save
  • content.action.cancel: Not now
  • content.action.destroy: Remove
  • content.action.retry: Try again
  • content.action.empty-action: Browse guides

See Voice and tone for the whole voice.

Accessibility and keyboard​

KeyboardWhat happensNot
undefinedEnter or Space opens and closes.undefined

Test before you ship:

  • The trigger is a button that says whether it is open. undefined

Use it in code​

npx open-ds add collapsible

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

Tokens it reads​

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