Accordion
Purpose
Accordions are useful for presenting information in a compact manner, where users can expand sections to view additional details as needed. They are commonly used for FAQs, product descriptions, or content sections with hierarchical information.
Example
See the Pen Accordion by Johanna (@jsneedhi) on CodePen.
Code
Usage
- Keep accordion sections brief and focused on a single topic to prevent overwhelming users with too much information at once.
- Use clear headings for each accordion section to indicate the content it contains and facilitate navigation.
- Provide visual cues, such as arrows or icons, to indicate the expandable nature of the accordion sections and guide users in interacting with them.
Accessibility Considerations
- Use proper heading styles so users can navigate using a keyboard or other assistive device.
- Provide clear keyboard instructions and focus styles to indicate the active accordion section and facilitate navigation.
- Use ARIA attributes
- Include alt text on all images
- Maintain good color contrast between text and background elements for best readability
