Data Display

Accordion

Accordion are used to organize content in a compact, collapsible manner, making it easier for users to navigate and find information without overwhelming them too much content at once

Examples

You need Aadhaar card, PAN card, and address proof.

AccessibilityWCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliant

Features5 checks

  • Keyboard navigable buttons
  • ARIA attributes for expand/collapse state
  • Focus management
  • Clear visual indicators
  • Semantic HTML structure

When to use this component

Do's

  • Long content that can be organized into sections
  • FAQ pages with many questions
  • Progressive disclosure of detailed information
  • Reducing visual clutter on content-heavy pages

Don'ts

  • Content users need to see simultaneously, show it all
  • Navigation, use Tabs or links
  • Very short content, no need to collapse
  • Critical information that must be visible

Do's and Don'ts

✓ Do's
7-10 business days.

Use accordions for FAQ pages and collapsible content sections.

✗ Don'ts

Don't hide critical information inside accordions, users may miss it.

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UX4G Accessibility Tool
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