ShowMore

Expandable container that truncates long content with a "show more" affordance.

Overview

Purpose

The ShowMore component expandable container that truncates long content with a "show more" affordance.within our design system. It follows our composer layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.

When to Use

  • Use when you need component functionality
  • Appropriate for textual contexts
  • Follows composer component patterns

When Not to Use

  • Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
  • Don't use for inappropriate contexts
  • Consider alternatives for edge cases

Live Example

import React from 'react';
import ShowMore from './components/ShowMore';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <ShowMore {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example showmore content'}
      </ShowMore>
    </div>
  );
}

Anatomy

Understanding the structure of the ShowMore component helps ensure proper implementation and customization.

Property Description Type
rootOutermost container that hosts the component.Root
contentContent region of the component.Slot
triggerTrigger region of the component.Slot

Variants & States

import React from 'react';
import ShowMore from './components/ShowMore';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <ShowMore {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example showmore content'}
      </ShowMore>
    </div>
  );
}

API Reference

Props

No props extracted. Props may be inherited or use complex types.

Accessibility

Standards Compliance

This component follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.

Accessibility Checklist

  • ○ Keyboard navigation support
  • ○ Screen reader compatibility
  • ○ Color contrast compliance
  • ○ Focus management
  • ○ ARIA attributes
  • ○ Reduced motion support

Usage Guidelines

Do

  • Use consistent spacing and sizing
  • Follow established patterns
  • Provide clear labels and descriptions
  • Test with assistive technologies

Don't

  • Override core functionality
  • Use without proper context
  • Ignore accessibility requirements
  • Modify without design system approval

Examples

Basic Usage

Simple implementation with default props and common configurations.

import React from 'react';
import ShowMore from './components/ShowMore';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <ShowMore {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example showmore content'}
      </ShowMore>
    </div>
  );
}

Advanced Usage

Complex patterns including composition, state management, and real-world scenarios.

import React from 'react';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ 
      padding: '2rem', 
      display: 'flex',
      flexDirection: 'column',
      gap: '1.5rem'
    }}>
      <h3>ShowMore - Advanced Patterns</h3>
      <p>Advanced usage patterns for ShowMore include:</p>
      <ul>
        <li>Composition with other components</li>
        <li>Custom styling and theming</li>
        <li>Controlled vs uncontrolled patterns</li>
        <li>Form integration</li>
        <li>Accessibility enhancements</li>
      </ul>
      <p style={{ color: '#6b7280', fontStyle: 'italic' }}>
        Full advanced examples coming soon.
      </p>
    </div>
  );
}

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