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1Button toggle
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You receive photos and updates showing exactly what your donation achieved. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
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You receive photos and updates showing exactly what your donation achieved. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
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</div>2Link toggle
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What does this mean?
Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes.
<a class="link-primary" data-ui-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-909" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-909"><i class="bi bi-info-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i> What does this mean?</a>
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<p class="small text-body-secondary mt-2 mb-0">Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes.</p>
</div>3Horizontal collapse
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A school kit costs less than a cinema ticket and lasts a whole year.
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A school kit costs less than a cinema ticket and lasts a whole year.
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</div>4Multiple targets
One button can toggle several elements by targeting a shared class.
Our annual report is independently audited and published in full.
Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities.
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Our annual report is independently audited and published in full.
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Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities.
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</div>5Read more
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Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters. Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters. Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes.
<p class="mb-1">Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters. Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
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<p class="mb-1">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters. Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes.</p>
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<button class="btn btn-link px-0 ca-more" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#more-914" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="more-914"><span class="ca-more-show">Read more</span><span class="ca-more-hide">Show less</span></button>6Filter panel
A filter button above a table reveals extra search fields.
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<input type="search" class="form-control" placeholder="Search orders" aria-label="Search orders" style="max-width: 280px;">
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#filters-915" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="filters-915"><i class="bi bi-sliders" aria-hidden="true"></i> Filters</button>
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<label class="form-label small" for="filter-q-916">Customer</label>
<input class="form-control form-control-sm" id="filter-q-916" type="text" placeholder="Noah Carter">
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<label class="form-label small" for="filter-status-917">Status</label>
<select class="form-select form-select-sm" id="filter-status-917">
<option>Any</option>
<option>Paid</option>
<option>Pending</option>
<option>Refunded</option>
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<button type="button" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">Apply</button>
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</div>7Sidebar sub-menus
Nested navigation where each section expands to show its links.
<nav class="border rounded p-2" style="max-width: 260px;" aria-label="Admin menu">
<ul class="nav flex-column">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link link-body-emphasis" href="#"><i class="bi bi-house" aria-hidden="true"></i> Home</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link link-body-emphasis d-flex justify-content-between" data-ui-toggle="collapse" href="#menu-918" role="button" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="menu-918"><span><i class="bi bi-bag" aria-hidden="true"></i> Sales</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></a><div class="collapse show" id="menu-918"><ul class="nav flex-column ms-4 small"><li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link py-1" href="#">Orders</a></li><li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link py-1" href="#">Invoices</a></li></ul></div></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link link-body-emphasis d-flex justify-content-between" data-ui-toggle="collapse" href="#menu-919" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-919"><span><i class="bi bi-bar-chart" aria-hidden="true"></i> Reports</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></a><div class="collapse" id="menu-919"><ul class="nav flex-column ms-4 small"><li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link py-1" href="#">Weekly</a></li><li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link py-1" href="#">Monthly</a></li></ul></div></li>
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</nav>8Expandable table rows
A detail row under each table row opens with a small toggle.
| Invoice | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| #TX-2483 | $830.44 | |
Billed to Liam Silva, Edinburgh. Due Feb 13, 2027. | ||
| #TX-4503 | $606.71 | |
Billed to Mateo Duarte, Oslo. Due Nov 28, 2026. | ||
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<td>#TX-2483</td>
<td>$830.44</td>
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<td colspan="3" class="p-0 border-0"><div class="collapse" id="row-detail-920"><div class="p-3 bg-body-tertiary small">Billed to Liam Silva, Edinburgh. Due Feb 13, 2027.</div></div></td>
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<td>#TX-4503</td>
<td>$606.71</td>
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<td colspan="3" class="p-0 border-0"><div class="collapse" id="row-detail-921"><div class="p-3 bg-body-tertiary small">Billed to Mateo Duarte, Oslo. Due Nov 28, 2026.</div></div></td>
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<label class="form-label small" for="adv-slug-923">URL slug</label>
<input class="form-control form-control-sm mb-2" id="adv-slug-923" type="text" value="meet-the-partners-behind-our-water-projects">
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</div>10Minimisable card
A header button collapses the card body, as in dashboard widgets.
Traffic
33.0k
18% this week
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<span class="fw-semibold"><i class="bi bi-graph-up" aria-hidden="true"></i> Traffic</span>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-link link-secondary p-0" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#widget-925" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="widget-925"><i class="bi bi-dash-square" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="visually-hidden">Minimise</span></button>
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33.0k
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<i class="bi bi-arrow-up" aria-hidden="true"></i> 18% this week
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</div>11Open by default
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We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the projects you support.
<button class="btn btn-outline-dark btn-sm" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#collapse-926" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapse-926">Hide summary</button>
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We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the projects you support.
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</div>12Rotating chevron
A chevron that turns when the panel opens, driven by aria-expanded in CSS.
A school kit costs less than a cinema ticket and lasts a whole year.
<button class="btn btn-light border w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center ca-chev" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#collapse-927" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-927" style="max-width: 420px;">Shipping & returns<i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></button>
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A school kit costs less than a cinema ticket and lasts a whole year.
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</div>13Comments thread
Keep a feed short and let readers open the replies.
Leave a gift in your will and help future generations.
View 2 replies
Lucas Fischer Every donation is tax-deductible, and receipts arrive by email instantly.
Tariq Whitaker Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<p class="mb-1">Leave a gift in your will and help future generations.</p>
<a class="small" data-ui-toggle="collapse" href="#comments-928" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="comments-928"><i class="bi bi-chat" aria-hidden="true"></i> View 2 replies</a>
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<img src="../assets/img/avatar-6.svg" alt="Lucas Fischer" class="rounded-circle flex-shrink-0" width="32" height="32">
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<strong>Lucas Fischer</strong> Every donation is tax-deductible, and receipts arrive by email instantly.
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<img src="../assets/img/avatar-11.svg" alt="Tariq Whitaker" class="rounded-circle flex-shrink-0" width="32" height="32">
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<strong>Tariq Whitaker</strong> Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
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</div>14Release notes
A compact version line that expands into the full change list.
Version 5.8 Stable
Aug 12, 2026
- Secure giving
- Impact tracking
- Faster loading on slow connections
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<span class="fw-semibold">Version 5.8</span> <span class="badge text-bg-success">Stable</span>
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Aug 12, 2026
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<button class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#notes-929" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="notes-929">What's new</button>
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<li>Secure giving</li>
<li>Impact tracking</li>
<li>Faster loading on slow connections</li>
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</div>15Specification list
A definition list of technical details hidden behind a full-width toggle.
- Weight
- 2.0 kg
- Dimensions
- 48 x 31 x 10 cm
- Warranty
- 1 years
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary w-100" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#specs-930" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="specs-930"><i class="bi bi-list-columns-reverse" aria-hidden="true"></i> Full specifications</button>
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<dt class="col-sm-4">Weight</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8">2.0 kg</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-4">Dimensions</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8">48 x 31 x 10 cm</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-4">Warranty</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8 mb-0">1 years</dd>
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</div>16Expandable search bar
A search icon in a header opens a full-width search field below it.
Pixelera
<div class="border rounded">
<div class="d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between p-2">
<span class="fw-bold">Pixelera</span>
<button class="btn btn-light" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#msearch-931" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="msearch-931"><i class="bi bi-search" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="visually-hidden">Search</span></button>
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<div class="collapse" id="msearch-931">
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<label class="visually-hidden" for="msearch-input-932">Search</label>
<input type="search" class="form-control" id="msearch-input-932" placeholder="Search Pixelera">
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</div>17Onboarding checklist
Each checklist step expands to explain what to do.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
We measure success by how many donors come back and tell their friends.
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<p class="small text-body-secondary mt-2 mb-1 ms-4">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
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<button class="btn btn-link p-0 text-decoration-none link-body-emphasis d-flex align-items-center gap-2 w-100 text-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#step-934" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="step-934"><span class="text-body-tertiary"><i class="bi bi-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Add a payment method</button>
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<p class="small text-body-secondary mt-2 mb-1 ms-4">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
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<div class="list-group-item">
<button class="btn btn-link p-0 text-decoration-none link-body-emphasis d-flex align-items-center gap-2 w-100 text-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#step-935" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="step-935"><span class="text-body-tertiary"><i class="bi bi-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Invite a teammate</button>
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<p class="small text-body-secondary mt-2 mb-1 ms-4">We measure success by how many donors come back and tell their friends.</p>
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</div>18Swap two panels
Two collapses sharing a class swap places: one hides while the other shows.
Read-only view: You receive photos and updates showing exactly what your donation achieved.
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<p><i class="bi bi-eye" aria-hidden="true"></i> Read-only view: You receive photos and updates showing exactly what your donation achieved.</p>
<button class="btn btn-primary btn-sm align-self-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target=".pane-group-938-p" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="pane-936 pane-937"><i class="bi bi-pencil" aria-hidden="true"></i> Edit</button>
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<label class="form-label" for="pane-937-text">Description</label>
<textarea class="form-control mb-2" id="pane-937-text" rows="2">Companies can match employee donations and double their impact.</textarea>
<button class="btn btn-success btn-sm align-self-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target=".pane-group-938-p" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="pane-936 pane-937"><i class="bi bi-check-lg" aria-hidden="true"></i> Done</button>
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</div>19Grouped notifications
Older notifications collapse into a single "show earlier" row.
- Volunteers give their time in schools, shelters and food banks every week.
- Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities.
- Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
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<li class="list-group-item small"><i class="bi bi-bell" aria-hidden="true"></i> Volunteers give their time in schools, shelters and food banks every week.</li>
<li class="list-group-item p-0"><div class="collapse" id="group-939"><ul class="list-group list-group-flush"><li class="list-group-item small text-body-secondary">Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities.</li><li class="list-group-item small text-body-secondary">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</li></ul></div><button class="btn btn-link btn-sm w-100" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#group-939" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="group-939">Show 3 earlier</button></li>
</ul>20Nested collapse
A collapse inside another for drilling into details step by step.
We have helped more than two hundred thousand people since we started.
- Design: $1,137.43
- Development: $19,226.18
- Marketing: $2,060.27
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<p>We have helped more than two hundred thousand people since we started.</p>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-secondary align-self-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#inner-941" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="inner-941">Budget breakdown</button>
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<li>Design: $1,137.43</li>
<li>Development: $19,226.18</li>
<li>Marketing: $2,060.27</li>
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