Dividers bring clarity to a layout by grouping and dividing content in close proximity. They can also be used to establish rhythm and hierarchy.
The small divider is the default size. This is used to divide similar components such as table rows, action button groups, and components within a panel.
The medium divider is used for dividing subsections on a page, or to separate different groupings of components such as panels, rails, etc.
The large divider should only be used for page titles or section titles.
By default, dividers are horizontal and should be used for separating content vertically. The vertical divider is used to separate content horizontally.
Use the static color option when a divider needs to be placed on top of a color background or visual.
Static color dividers are available in black or white, regardless of color theme. Use static black on light color or image backgrounds, and static white on dark color or image backgrounds.
From the design point of view, each component has a number of options. These options and their names are platform agnostic, and each implementation should adapt these to fit into their framework.
Property | Values | Default value |
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size | small / medium / large | small |
orientation | horizontal / vertical | horizontal |
static color | none / black / white | none |
Dividers (medium or large) can be used in combination with a header text to create a section or a page title. In such cases, place the divider below the header.
Dividers lose their value when overused. Use them sparingly to avoid creating unnecessary noise.
A theme is an intentional, systematic customization of Spectrum. It has unique visual attributes. For more information, view Theming.
Dividers remain the same across themes.
Date | Number | Notes |
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Dec 15, 2022 | 7.1.0 |
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Apr 06, 2022 | 7.0.0 |
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Aug 13, 2019 | 6.1.0 |
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Jun 13, 2019 | 6.0.0 |
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Apr 20, 2019 | 5.0.0 |
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Includes all interactive states that are applicable (hover, down, focus, keyboard focus, disabled).
Works properly across all four color themes (lightest, light, dark, darkest).
Includes a desktop scale (UWP, macOS, web desktop) and a mobile scale (iOS, Android, web mobile).
Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information (WCAG 2.0 1.4.1).
Text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for small text and at least 3:1 for large text (WCAG 2.0 1.4.3).
Visual information required to identify components and states (except inactive components) has a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 (WCAG 2.1 1.4.11).
UI language and information design considerations have been incorporated into component design.
Includes relevant options (variant, style, size, orientation, optional iconography, decorations, selection, error state, etc.)
Includes guidelines for keyboard focus, layout (wrapping, truncation, overflow), animation, interactions, etc.
Includes a list of dos and don'ts that highlight best practices and common mistakes.
Includes content standards or usage guidelines for how to write or format in-product content for the component.
Works properly across various locales and includes guidelines for bi-directionality (RTL).
Follows WCAG 2.0 standards for keyboard accessibility guidelines and includes a description of the keyboard interactions.
All design attributes (color, typography, layout, animation, etc.) are available as design tokens.
Includes a downloadable XD file that shows multiple options, states, color themes, and platform scales.
Includes a downloadable XD file, generated by code using design tokens defined in Spectrum DNA, and shows multiple options, states, color themes, and platform scales.
Component is included in the Spectrum for Adobe XD plugin.