Toolbar

Groups actions with priority + overflow.

Also known as:
  • Action Bar
  • Action-Bar
  • Top Bar
  • Bar
  • Commandbar
  • Fullscreen Bar
  • Quick Actions
  • Page actions
  • Top app bar
  • Top bar

Overview

Purpose

The Toolbar component groups actions with priority + overflow.within our design system. It follows our composer layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.

When to Use

  • Use when you need triggering user interactions
  • Appropriate for actions contexts
  • Follows composer component patterns

When Not to Use

  • Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
  • Don't use for navigation or form submission
  • Consider alternatives for edge cases

Live Example

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

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

Anatomy

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

Anatomy data not yet defined for this component. Define anatomy in the component contract file (Toolbar.contract.json).

Variants & States

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

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

API Reference

Props

NameTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
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Accessibility

Standards Compliance

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

Common Pitfalls

  • No overflow policy
  • inconsistent grouping.

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 Toolbar from './components/Toolbar';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Toolbar {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example toolbar content'}
      </Toolbar>
    </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>Toolbar - Advanced Patterns</h3>
      <p>Advanced usage patterns for Toolbar 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>
  );
}

Development Tools

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