Collapse
Collapse shows and hides content with a short animation. Point a button or link at the target with data-bs-toggle="collapse", keep aria-expanded and aria-controls in sync, and use it for read-more text, filter panels, sub-menus and expandable rows.
1Button toggle
A button with data-bs-toggle="collapse" shows and hides the target.
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.
<button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-908" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-908">Toggle details</button>
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Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.
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</div>2Link toggle
A link with href="#id" and role="button" works the same way.
What does this mean?
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<a class="link-primary" data-bs-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>
<div class="collapse" id="collapse-909">
<p class="small text-body-secondary mt-2 mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
</div>3Horizontal collapse
collapse-horizontal animates the width; the content needs a fixed width.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<button class="btn btn-outline-primary" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-910" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-910">Toggle width</button>
<div style="min-height: 110px;" class="mt-2">
<div class="collapse collapse-horizontal" id="collapse-910">
<div class="card card-body" style="width: 260px;">
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
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</div>4Multiple targets
One button can toggle several elements by targeting a shared class.
Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
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<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#multi-911" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="multi-911">Toggle first</button>
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#multi-912" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="multi-912">Toggle second</button>
<button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target=".multi-group-913" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="multi-911 multi-912">Toggle both</button>
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Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
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<div class="col-sm-6">
<div class="collapse multi-group-913" id="multi-912">
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We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
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</div>5Read more
Show the first part of a text and reveal the rest on demand.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<p class="mb-1">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.</p>
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<p class="mb-1">Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
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<button class="btn btn-link px-0 ca-more" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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.
<div class="d-flex gap-2">
<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-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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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<div class="collapse" id="filters-915">
<div class="border rounded p-3 mt-2 row g-2">
<div class="col-sm-6">
<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="Arjun Lindqvist">
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<div class="col-sm-6">
<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>
</select>
</div>
<div class="col-12 text-end">
<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-bs-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-bs-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 |
|---|---|---|
| #ORD-6830 | $717.94 | |
Billed to Maya Larsen, Oslo. Due Feb 9, 2027. | ||
| #TX-4255 | $80.80 | |
Billed to Samir Kim, Edinburgh. Due Oct 22, 2026. | ||
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<th scope="col">Invoice</th>
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<td>#ORD-6830</td>
<td>$717.94</td>
<td class="text-end"><button class="btn btn-sm btn-light border" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#row-detail-920" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="row-detail-920"><i class="bi bi-chevron-expand" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="visually-hidden">Show details</span></button></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 Maya Larsen, Oslo. Due Feb 9, 2027.</div></div></td>
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<td>#TX-4255</td>
<td>$80.80</td>
<td class="text-end"><button class="btn btn-sm btn-light border" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#row-detail-921" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="row-detail-921"><i class="bi bi-chevron-expand" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="visually-hidden">Show details</span></button></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 Samir Kim, Edinburgh. Due Oct 22, 2026.</div></div></td>
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</div>9Advanced form options
Hide rarely used settings behind an "Advanced" toggle.
<div style="max-width: 420px;">
<a class="small" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#advanced-922" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="advanced-922"><i class="bi bi-gear" aria-hidden="true"></i> Advanced options</a>
<div class="collapse" id="advanced-922">
<div class="mt-2">
<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="looking-back-at-a-busy-season">
<div class="form-check">
<input class="form-check-input" type="checkbox" id="adv-index-924">
<label class="form-check-label small" for="adv-index-924">Hide from search engines</label>
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</div>10Minimisable card
A header button collapses the card body, as in dashboard widgets.
Traffic
16.0k
15% this week
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<div class="card-header d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center">
<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-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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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<div class="collapse show" id="widget-925">
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<div class="fs-3 fw-bold">
16.0k
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<div class="small text-success">
<i class="bi bi-arrow-up" aria-hidden="true"></i> 15% this week
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</div>11Open by default
Add .show to start expanded; the button's aria-expanded is then true.
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<button class="btn btn-outline-dark btn-sm" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-926" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapse-926">Hide summary</button>
<div class="collapse show" id="collapse-926">
<div class="alert alert-secondary mt-2 mb-0">
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
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</div>12Rotating chevron
A chevron that turns when the panel opens, driven by aria-expanded in CSS.
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
<button class="btn btn-light border w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center ca-chev" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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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<div class="p-3 small">
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
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</div>13Comments thread
Keep a feed short and let readers open the replies.
Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
View 2 replies
Mason Mensah Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
Mia Quinn Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.
<p class="mb-1">Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.</p>
<a class="small" data-bs-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-2.svg" alt="Mason Mensah" class="rounded-circle flex-shrink-0" width="32" height="32">
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<strong>Mason Mensah</strong> Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
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<img src="../assets/img/avatar-7.svg" alt="Mia Quinn" class="rounded-circle flex-shrink-0" width="32" height="32">
<div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded p-2 small">
<strong>Mia Quinn</strong> Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.
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</div>14Release notes
A compact version line that expands into the full change list.
Version 2.3 Stable
Jul 27, 2026
- Reminders
- Same-day appointments
- Faster loading on slow connections
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<span class="fw-semibold">Version 2.3</span> <span class="badge text-bg-success">Stable</span>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Jul 27, 2026
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<button class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#notes-929" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="notes-929">What's new</button>
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<ul class="small mt-3 mb-0">
<li>Reminders</li>
<li>Same-day appointments</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
- 8.1 kg
- Dimensions
- 34 x 28 x 15 cm
- Warranty
- 3 years
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary w-100" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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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<dl class="row small border rounded p-3 mt-2 mb-0">
<dt class="col-sm-4">Weight</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8">8.1 kg</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-4">Dimensions</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8">34 x 28 x 15 cm</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-4">Warranty</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8 mb-0">3 years</dd>
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</div>16Expandable search bar
A search icon in a header opens a full-width search field below it.
Solao Base
<div class="border rounded">
<div class="d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between p-2">
<span class="fw-bold">Solao Base</span>
<button class="btn btn-light" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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>
</div>
<div class="collapse" id="msearch-931">
<div class="p-2 border-top">
<label class="visually-hidden" for="msearch-input-932">Search</label>
<input type="search" class="form-control" id="msearch-input-932" placeholder="Search Solao Base">
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</div>17Onboarding checklist
Each checklist step expands to explain what to do.
Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.
<div class="list-group" style="max-width: 480px;">
<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-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#step-933" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="step-933"><span class="text-success"><i class="bi bi-check-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Verify your email</button>
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<p class="small text-body-secondary mt-2 mb-1 ms-4">Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.</p>
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</div>
<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-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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>
<div class="collapse" id="step-934">
<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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</div>
<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-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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>
<div class="collapse" id="step-935">
<p class="small text-body-secondary mt-2 mb-1 ms-4">Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.</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: Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
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<div class="collapse show pane-group-938-p" id="pane-936">
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<p><i class="bi bi-eye" aria-hidden="true"></i> Read-only view: Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
<button class="btn btn-primary btn-sm align-self-start" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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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<div class="collapse pane-group-938-p" id="pane-937">
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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">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</textarea>
<button class="btn btn-success btn-sm align-self-start" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-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.
- Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.
- Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
- Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment.
<ul class="list-group" style="max-width: 420px;">
<li class="list-group-item small"><i class="bi bi-bell" aria-hidden="true"></i> Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.</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">Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.</li><li class="list-group-item small text-body-secondary">Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment.</li></ul></div><button class="btn btn-link btn-sm w-100" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#group-939" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="group-939">Show 5 earlier</button></li>
</ul>20Nested collapse
A collapse inside another for drilling into details step by step.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
- Design: $3,137.83
- Development: $16,099.55
- Marketing: $5,162.83
<button class="btn btn-outline-primary" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#outer-940" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="outer-940">Project details</button>
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<p>We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-secondary align-self-start" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#inner-941" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="inner-941">Budget breakdown</button>
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<ul class="small mt-2 mb-0">
<li>Design: $3,137.83</li>
<li>Development: $16,099.55</li>
<li>Marketing: $5,162.83</li>
</ul>
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