Anatomy
Note: Image is not to scale
- Header (text label)
- Panel (text or mixed content)
- Icon (state indicator e.g., Expanded, Collapsed)
- Divider
- Background color (set manually, default is "none")
Options
Density: Default
By default, accordion items are styled with a padding value that is appropriate for most use-cases.
Density: Compact
"Compact" density applies a minimal amout of padding to the accordion item, producing a slimmer footprint that takes up less visual space.
Density: Loose
"Loose" density applies a generous amount of padding to the accordion item, producing a larger footprint that occupies more visual space.
Behavior
Collapsed
Each accordion item consists of two main parts - the header, or item title and the panel, or item content. In the collapsed state, only the header is visible. When collapsed, the chevron icon also points down to provide a visual signal for revealing additional information. By default, all items in the accordion are displayed in the collapsed state unless otherwise specified.
Expanded
Users can access additional information by clicking or tapping the accordion item to reveal the expanded state. In the expanded state, the panel is displayed directly below the header. The chevron icon points up to indicate the current state and to provide a visual signal for returning the accordion item to its collapsed state.
Focus / Keyboard interaction
The accordion component is accessible via keyboard interaction. The "tab" key can be used to navigate items from top to bottom. The item currently in focus is denoted by a blue outline, using the CSS outline property. Pressing the "enter" ("return") key will expand or collapse the item in focus.
Disabled
The purpose of the accordion is to act as a container and visual interface for displaying static information upon user interaction. It is not intended to be used as an input element or form field. The accordion component does not require conditional logic to achieve its functionality and therefore does not feautre a special disabled state or possess any manner of error-handling. If visual feedback for a disabled state is desired, consider using the [.not-allowed] CSS property.
Guidance
Font family overrides
By default, the accordion component uses "Franklin Light" as its primary font for both the header and panel - however, font family overrides are premitted depending on the use-case. Below, the header has been set in "Postoni".
Font size overrides
The accordion component uses "size100" as its default font size. If a larger font size is desired, be mindful in choosing a size that is suitable for the use-case and appropriate for the space available. Avoid using font sizes that are excessively small or large, which may negatively affect your layout.
Don't split or truncate content
The header of the accordion should be a complete sentence or statement. It should not start in the header and continue in the panel.
API Reference
AccordionRoot
| Prop | Description | Type | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| type | enum single | multiple | ---- | True | |
| value | The controlled stateful value of the accordion item whose content is expanded. The controlled stateful value of the accordion items whose contents are expanded. | enum string | string[] | ---- | False |
| defaultValue | The value of the item whose content is expanded when the accordion is initially rendered. Use `defaultValue` if you do not need to control the state of an accordion. The value of the items whose contents are expanded when the accordion is initially rendered. Use `defaultValue` if you do not need to control the state of an accordion. | enum string | string[] | ---- | False |
| onValueChange | The callback that fires when the state of the accordion changes. | enum ((value: string) => void) | ((value: string[]) => void) | ---- | False |
| collapsible | Whether an accordion item can be collapsed after it has been opened. | enum boolean | false | False |
| disabled | Whether or not an accordion is disabled from user interaction. @defaultValue false | enum boolean & (boolean | true | ---- | False |
| orientation | The layout in which the Accordion operates. | React.AriaAttributes | vertical | False |
| dir | The language read direction. | enum Direction | ---- | False |
| asChild | enum boolean | ---- | False |
AccordionContent
| Prop | Description | Type | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| css | WPDS provides a css prop for overriding styles easily. It’s like the style attribute, but it supports tokens, media queries, nesting and token-aware values. All WPDS Components include a css prop. Use it to pass in overrides. | CSS | ---- | False |
| asChild | enum boolean | ---- | False | |
| forceMount | Used to force mounting when more control is needed. Useful when controlling animation with React animation libraries. | true | ---- | False |
AccordionItem
| Prop | Description | Type | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| css | WPDS provides a css prop for overriding styles easily. It’s like the style attribute, but it supports tokens, media queries, nesting and token-aware values. All WPDS Components include a css prop. Use it to pass in overrides. | CSS | ---- | False |
| disabled | Whether or not an accordion item is disabled from user interaction. @defaultValue false | enum boolean | ---- | False |
| value | A string value for the accordion item. All items within an accordion should use a unique value. | string | ---- | True |
| asChild | enum boolean | ---- | False |
AccordionHeader
| Prop | Description | Type | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| css | WPDS provides a css prop for overriding styles easily. It’s like the style attribute, but it supports tokens, media queries, nesting and token-aware values. All WPDS Components include a css prop. Use it to pass in overrides. | CSS | ---- | False |
| asChild | enum boolean | ---- | False |
AccordionTrigger
| Prop | Description | Type | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| asChild | enum boolean | ---- | False | |
| density | enum default | loose | compact | ---- | False | |
| forcefocus | enum (boolean | true | ---- | False | |
| css | WPDS provides a css prop for overriding styles easily. It’s like the style attribute, but it supports tokens, media queries, nesting and token-aware values. All WPDS Components include a css prop. Use it to pass in overrides. | CSS | ---- | False |