Expand/Collapse Widgets

Widget 1: Features
▶ What features does this widget include?

This expand/collapse widget includes the following features:

  • Smooth animation transitions
  • Keyboard accessible
  • Responsive design
  • Custom styling
  • Multiple widget instances
Widget 2: How It Works
▶ How does the toggle mechanism work?

The widget uses JavaScript to toggle the active state when clicked:

function toggleExpand(header) { header.classList.toggle('active'); const details = header.nextElementSibling; details.classList.toggle('active'); }

CSS transitions handle the smooth expand and collapse animation by modifying the max-height property.

Widget 3: Use Cases
▶ Where can I use this widget?

Expand/collapse widgets are perfect for:

  • FAQ sections
  • Documentation and help pages
  • Product specifications
  • Terms and conditions
  • Hierarchical data display
  • Organizing lengthy content

They help reduce visual clutter and improve user experience by showing only relevant information at a time.

Widget 4: Customization
▶ Can I customize the appearance?

Yes! The widget is highly customizable. You can modify:

  • Colors and backgrounds
  • Animation speed and timing
  • Font styles and sizes
  • Padding and margins
  • Icon appearance
  • Border radius and shadows

Simply update the CSS variables and classes to match your design system.