Text

Styled body copy.

Also known as:
  • Specialized text

Overview

Purpose

The Text component styled body copy.within our design system. It follows our primitive layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.

When to Use

  • Use when you need component functionality
  • Appropriate for textual contexts
  • Follows primitive 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 Text from './components/Text';
import props from '/props.json';

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

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

Component anatomy diagram will be generated based on the actual component structure.

Variants & States

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API Reference

Props

Props documentation will be auto-generated from the component implementation.

Methods

Method documentation will be extracted from the component interface.

Accessibility

Standards Compliance

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

Common Pitfalls

  • Hardcoded typography
  • no semantic mapping.

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

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

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

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

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