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Components

DUSWDS components offer straightforward and consistent solutions for common user interface needs.

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Accordion

An accordion is a list of headers that hide or reveal additional content when selected.

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Alert

An alert keeps users informed of important and sometimes time-sensitive changes.

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Banner

Banners indicate official websites of U.S. government organizations. They also help visitors determine if a website is legitimate and secure.

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Breadcrumb

Breadcrumbs offer secondary navigation that helps users understand their location within a website.

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Body Text

Body Text is the main content area of a webpage, which can be formatted into 1, 2, 3, or 4 columns.

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Button

A button highlights important actions with a prominent, clickable surface and is often used as a call to action.

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Button Group

A button group organizes similar or related actions together

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By The Numbers

A "By the Numbers" component displays a few blocks with large numbers and brief descriptions beneath them, highlighting important statistics or data.

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Calendar

The Calendar component provides a visual representation of dates and events, allowing users to easily navigate and view scheduled activities.

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Card

Cards present content and actions related to a single topic, and they come in a wide variety of configurations.

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Carousel

A carousel component lets users cycle through a series of images, cards or content panels, using navigation controls. It's ideal for showcasing multiple items in a compact space.

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Checkboxes & Radios

Checkboxes let users select one or more options from a list. 

Radio buttons let users select exactly one option from a group.

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Character Count

Character count informs users of the remaining number of characters they can enter when a limit is set.

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Combo Box

A combo box allows users to select an item from a large list of options.

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CTA

The CTA component is a card featuring a button that prompts users to take a specific action.

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Date Picker

A date picker allows users to choose a specific date.

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Date Range Picker

A date range picker enables users to select a period between two dates.

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File Input

File input enables users to upload one or multiple files.

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Files List

The Files List component displays a list of uploaded files, allowing users to view and manage attachments.

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Footer

A footer assists site visitors who reach the bottom of a page without finding what they need.

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Forms

A form enables users to input information on a page.

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Grid

Use our flexible grid system to structure website content. The grid is based on a 12-column system and designed for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

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Hero Banner

A Hero Banner prominently displays key content on a website’s homepage, drawing users' attention to important information or features.

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Icon List

An icon list enhances the meaning and visibility of each list item by including a leading icon.

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Language Selection

The placement, interface, and behavior of the language selection component enable users to easily find and access content in their preferred language.

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Link

A link directs users to another page or additional information.

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List

A list organizes information into discrete sequential sections.

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Memorable Date

The easiest way for users to enter most dates is by using a month dropdown followed by two text fields.

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Modal

A modal disables the page content and directs the user's focus to a single task or message.

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Navigation

Hierarchical, vertical navigation designed to be placed along the side of a page.

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Pagination

Pagination provides navigation for content that is divided into multiple pages.

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Process List

A process list outlines the steps or stages of important instructions or procedures.

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Prose

Format a block of continuous text.

 


 

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Pull Quote

The Pull Quote component highlights a significant quote or excerpt from the content, drawing attention to key information or impactful statements.

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Range Slider

A range slider lets users select an approximate value within a specified range.

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Search

Search enables users to find specific content by entering search terms, particularly if they can't locate the desired content through the main navigation.

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Summary Box

A summary box highlights key information from a longer page or outlines the next steps.

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Switch

The Switch component allows users to toggle between two states, such as on/off or enable/disable, providing a clear and interactive way to change settings.

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Tab

A Tab component organizes content into separate sections, allowing users to switch between them by clicking on tab labels.

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Table

A table displays information in rows and columns.

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Tag

A tag highlights new or categorized content elements.

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Testimonial

The Testimonial component showcases quotes or feedback from satisfied users, providing credibility and social proof.

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Text Fields

Text fields enable users to enter combinations of letters, numbers, or symbols. These input boxes can be single-line or multi-line.

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Time Picker

A time picker allows users to choose a specific time.

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Tooltip

A tooltip is a brief descriptive message that appears when a user hovers over or focuses on an element.

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Typography

Government websites require clear and consistent headings, highly legible body paragraphs, precise labels, and user-friendly input fields. Our default typefaces are designed for readability and can adapt to various visual styles.

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Validation

Presenting validation requirements upfront and providing live feedback ensures users are not left guessing.

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