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Aspect ratio

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

In Dense data

See it live​

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

In Dense data: Any image or video in a panel, so it keeps its shape while loading. Not for decorative or hero media.

  • 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​

  • Lead with the object, then the state: "Alert 2041 contained."
  • Use numbers, not words for numbers.
  • One verb per button. No "please", no exclamation marks.
  • Use: Investigate, Filter, Assign, Escalated, Resolved. Avoid: Oops, Awesome, Please, Simply.

The labels components use, from the voice tokens:

  • content.action.commit: Save
  • content.action.cancel: Cancel
  • content.action.destroy: Delete
  • content.action.retry: Retry
  • content.action.empty-action: Change filters

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.