Collapse shows and hides content with a short animation. Point a button or link at the target with data-ui-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-ui-toggle="collapse" shows and hides the target.
We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.
<button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#collapse-908" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-908">Toggle details</button>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="collapse-908">
<div class="card card-body mt-2">
We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.
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</div>2Link toggle
A link with href="#id" and role="button" works the same way.
What does this mean?
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> What does this mean?</a>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="collapse-909">
<p class="small text-muted mt-2 mb-0">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
</div>3Horizontal collapse
collapse-horizontal animates the width; the content needs a fixed width.
Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
<button class="btn btn-outline-primary" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#collapse-910" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-910">Toggle width</button>
<div style="min-height: 110px;" class="mt-2">
<div class="ui-collapse collapse-horizontal" id="collapse-910">
<div class="card card-body" style="width: 260px;">
Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
</div>
</div>
</div>4Multiple targets
One button can toggle several elements by targeting a shared class.
Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<div class="flex flex-wrap gap-2 mb-2">
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#multi-911" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="multi-911">Toggle first</button>
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#multi-912" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="multi-912">Toggle second</button>
<button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target=".multi-group-913" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="multi-911 multi-912">Toggle both</button>
</div>
<div class="row g-2">
<div class="col-sm-6">
<div class="ui-collapse multi-group-913" id="multi-911">
<div class="card card-body">
Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-6">
<div class="ui-collapse multi-group-913" id="multi-912">
<div class="card card-body">
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>5Read more
Show the first part of a text and reveal the rest on demand.
Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends.
<p class="mb-1">Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="more-914">
<p class="mb-1">Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends.</p>
</div>
<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.
<div class="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-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>
</div>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="filters-915">
<div class="border rounded-md p-4 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="Elena Patel">
</div>
<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>
</div>
</div>
</div>7Sidebar sub-menus
Nested navigation where each section expands to show its links.
<nav class="border rounded-md p-2" style="max-width: 260px;" aria-label="Admin menu">
<ul class="nav flex-col">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link link-body-emphasis" href="#"><i class="bi bi-house-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Home</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link link-body-emphasis flex justify-between" data-ui-toggle="collapse" href="#menu-918" role="button" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="menu-918"><span><i class="bi bi-bag-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Sales</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></a><div class="ui-collapse show" id="menu-918"><ul class="nav flex-col ms-6 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 flex justify-between" data-ui-toggle="collapse" href="#menu-919" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-919"><span><i class="bi bi-bar-chart-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Reports</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></a><div class="ui-collapse" id="menu-919"><ul class="nav flex-col ms-6 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>
</ul>
</nav>8Expandable table rows
A detail row under each table row opens with a small toggle.
| Invoice | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| #INV-1505 | $139.05 | |
Billed to Lea Whitaker, Melbourne. Due Feb 6, 2027. | ||
| #ORD-1562 | $303.64 | |
Billed to Felix Haddad, Oslo. Due Nov 30, 2026. | ||
<div class="table-responsive">
<table class="table align-middle mb-0">
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Invoice</th>
<th scope="col">Amount</th>
<th scope="col"><span class="sr-only">Details</span></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>#INV-1505</td>
<td>$139.05</td>
<td class="text-end"><button class="btn btn-sm btn-light border" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#row-detail-920" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="row-detail-920"><i class="bi bi-chevron-expand" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="sr-only">Show details</span></button></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3" class="p-0 border-0"><div class="ui-collapse" id="row-detail-920"><div class="p-4 bg-surface-3 small">Billed to Lea Whitaker, Melbourne. Due Feb 6, 2027.</div></div></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#ORD-1562</td>
<td>$303.64</td>
<td class="text-end"><button class="btn btn-sm btn-light border" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#row-detail-921" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="row-detail-921"><i class="bi bi-chevron-expand" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="sr-only">Show details</span></button></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3" class="p-0 border-0"><div class="ui-collapse" id="row-detail-921"><div class="p-4 bg-surface-3 small">Billed to Felix Haddad, Oslo. Due Nov 30, 2026.</div></div></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>9Advanced form options
Hide rarely used settings behind an "Advanced" toggle.
<div style="max-width: 420px;">
<a class="small" data-ui-toggle="collapse" href="#advanced-922" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="advanced-922"><i class="bi bi-gear-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Advanced options</a>
<div class="ui-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="the-small-habits-that-make-a-big-difference">
<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>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>10Minimisable card
A header button collapses the card body, as in dashboard widgets.
Traffic
89.8k
18% this week
<div class="card" style="max-width: 26rem;">
<div class="card-header flex justify-between items-center">
<span class="font-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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="sr-only">Minimise</span></button>
</div>
<div class="ui-collapse show" id="widget-925">
<div class="card-body">
<div class="text-2xl font-bold">
89.8k
</div>
<div class="small text-success-emphasis">
<i class="bi bi-arrow-up" aria-hidden="true"></i> 18% this week
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>11Open by default
Add .show to start expanded; the button's aria-expanded is then true.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.
<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>
<div class="ui-collapse show" id="collapse-926">
<div class="alert alert-secondary mt-2 mb-0">
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.
</div>
</div>12Rotating chevron
A chevron that turns when the panel opens, driven by aria-expanded in CSS.
Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more.
<button class="btn btn-light border w-full flex justify-between 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>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="collapse-927" style="max-width: 420px;">
<div class="p-4 small">
Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more.
</div>
</div>13Comments thread
Keep a feed short and let readers open the replies.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
View 2 replies
Sofia Lindqvist Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
Theo Harlow We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it.
<p class="mb-1">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> View 2 replies</a>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="comments-928">
<div class="mt-2 ps-4 border-s">
<div class="flex gap-2 mb-2">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-1.svg" alt="Sofia Lindqvist" class="rounded-full shrink-0" width="32" height="32">
<div class="bg-surface-3 rounded-md p-2 small">
<strong>Sofia Lindqvist</strong> Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
</div>
</div>
<div class="flex gap-2 mb-2">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-10.svg" alt="Theo Harlow" class="rounded-full shrink-0" width="32" height="32">
<div class="bg-surface-3 rounded-md p-2 small">
<strong>Theo Harlow</strong> We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it.
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</div>
</div>
</div>14Release notes
A compact version line that expands into the full change list.
Version 2.7 Stable
Sep 2, 2026
- Chef's specials
- Chef's specials
- Faster loading on slow connections
<div class="border rounded-md p-4">
<div class="flex justify-between items-center">
<div>
<span class="font-semibold">Version 2.7</span> <span class="badge text-bg-success">Stable</span>
<div class="small text-muted">
Sep 2, 2026
</div>
</div>
<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>
</div>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="notes-929">
<ul class="small mt-4 mb-0">
<li>Chef's specials</li>
<li>Chef's specials</li>
<li>Faster loading on slow connections</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>15Specification list
A definition list of technical details hidden behind a full-width toggle.
- Weight
- 1.9 kg
- Dimensions
- 59 x 36 x 16 cm
- Warranty
- 2 years
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary w-full" 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>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="specs-930">
<dl class="row small border rounded-md p-4 mt-2 mb-0">
<dt class="col-sm-4">Weight</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8">1.9 kg</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-4">Dimensions</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8">59 x 36 x 16 cm</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-4">Warranty</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8 mb-0">2 years</dd>
</dl>
</div>16Expandable search bar
A search icon in a header opens a full-width search field below it.
Yaraly Labs
<div class="border rounded-md">
<div class="flex items-center justify-between p-2">
<span class="font-bold">Yaraly Labs</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="sr-only">Search</span></button>
</div>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="msearch-931">
<div class="p-2 border-t">
<label class="sr-only" for="msearch-input-932">Search</label>
<input type="search" class="form-control" id="msearch-input-932" placeholder="Search Yaraly Labs">
</div>
</div>
</div>17Onboarding checklist
Each checklist step expands to explain what to do.
Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them.
<div class="list-group" style="max-width: 480px;">
<div class="list-group-item">
<button class="btn btn-link p-0 no-underline link-body-emphasis flex items-center gap-2 w-full text-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#step-933" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="step-933"><span class="text-success-emphasis"><i class="bi bi-check-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Verify your email</button>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="step-933">
<p class="small text-muted mt-2 mb-1 ms-6">Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="list-group-item">
<button class="btn btn-link p-0 no-underline link-body-emphasis flex items-center gap-2 w-full text-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#step-934" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="step-934"><span class="text-tertiary"><i class="bi bi-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Add a payment method</button>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="step-934">
<p class="small text-muted mt-2 mb-1 ms-6">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="list-group-item">
<button class="btn btn-link p-0 no-underline link-body-emphasis flex items-center gap-2 w-full text-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#step-935" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="step-935"><span class="text-tertiary"><i class="bi bi-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Invite a teammate</button>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="step-935">
<p class="small text-muted mt-2 mb-1 ms-6">Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>18Swap two panels
Two collapses sharing a class swap places: one hides while the other shows.
Read-only view: Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
<div class="pane-group-938">
<div class="ui-collapse show pane-group-938-p" id="pane-936">
<div class="card card-body">
<p><i class="bi bi-eye" aria-hidden="true"></i> Read-only view: Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.</p>
<button class="btn btn-primary btn-sm 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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Edit</button>
</div>
</div>
<div class="ui-collapse pane-group-938-p" id="pane-937">
<div class="card card-body">
<label class="form-label" for="pane-937-text">Description</label>
<textarea class="form-control mb-2" id="pane-937-text" rows="2">Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.</textarea>
<button class="btn btn-success btn-sm 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>
</div>
</div>
</div>19Grouped notifications
Older notifications collapse into a single "show earlier" row.
- Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu.
- We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<ul class="list-group" style="max-width: 420px;">
<li class="list-group-item small"><i class="bi bi-bell-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.</li>
<li class="list-group-item p-0"><div class="ui-collapse" id="group-939"><ul class="list-group list-group-flush"><li class="list-group-item small text-muted">Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu.</li><li class="list-group-item small text-muted">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</li></ul></div><button class="btn btn-link btn-sm w-full" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#group-939" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="group-939">Show 8 earlier</button></li>
</ul>20Nested collapse
A collapse inside another for drilling into details step by step.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
- Design: $2,338.66
- Development: $15,238.29
- Marketing: $6,036.80
<button class="btn btn-outline-primary" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#outer-940" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="outer-940">Project details</button>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="outer-940">
<div class="card card-body mt-2">
<p>Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-secondary self-start" type="button" data-ui-toggle="collapse" data-ui-target="#inner-941" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="inner-941">Budget breakdown</button>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="inner-941">
<ul class="small mt-2 mb-0">
<li>Design: $2,338.66</li>
<li>Development: $15,238.29</li>
<li>Marketing: $6,036.80</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
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