Collapse
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.
Every attendee receives a certificate of participation. Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<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">
Every attendee receives a certificate of participation. Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
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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-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>
<div class="ui-collapse" id="collapse-909">
<p class="small text-muted 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.
Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.
<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;">
Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.
</div>
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</div>4Multiple targets
One button can toggle several elements by targeting a shared class.
Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time.
The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive.
<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>
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<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">
Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time.
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-6">
<div class="ui-collapse multi-group-913" id="multi-912">
<div class="card card-body">
The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive.
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</div>
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</div>5Read more
Show the first part of a text and reveal the rest on demand.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team. Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time. Every attendee receives a certificate of participation.
<p class="mb-1">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. 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">Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team. Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time. Every attendee receives a certificate of participation.</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="Isla Haddad">
</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" 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" 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" 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 |
|---|---|---|
| #ORD-9588 | $580.73 | |
Billed to Chloe Ortega, Copenhagen. Due Oct 24, 2026. | ||
| #ORD-1976 | $338.17 | |
Billed to Finn Rossi, Valencia. Due Dec 5, 2026. | ||
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<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>#ORD-9588</td>
<td>$580.73</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 Chloe Ortega, Copenhagen. Due Oct 24, 2026.</div></div></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#ORD-1976</td>
<td>$338.17</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 Finn Rossi, Valencia. Due Dec 5, 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" 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="a-beginner-s-guide-to-getting-started">
<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
76.2k
23% 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" 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">
76.2k
</div>
<div class="small text-success-emphasis">
<i class="bi bi-arrow-up" aria-hidden="true"></i> 23% this week
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>11Open by default
Add .show to start expanded; the button's aria-expanded is then true.
Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<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">
Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
</div>
</div>12Rotating chevron
A chevron that turns when the panel opens, driven by aria-expanded in CSS.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<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">
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
</div>
</div>13Comments thread
Keep a feed short and let readers open the replies.
The venue is a short walk from the station and fully accessible.
View 2 replies
Ava Ibrahim We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
Mason Harlow Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<p class="mb-1">The venue is a short walk from the station and fully accessible.</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>
<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-11.svg" alt="Ava Ibrahim" class="rounded-full shrink-0" width="32" height="32">
<div class="bg-surface-3 rounded-md p-2 small">
<strong>Ava Ibrahim</strong> We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
</div>
</div>
<div class="flex gap-2 mb-2">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-8.svg" alt="Mason Harlow" class="rounded-full shrink-0" width="32" height="32">
<div class="bg-surface-3 rounded-md p-2 small">
<strong>Mason Harlow</strong> Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
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</div>
</div>
</div>14Release notes
A compact version line that expands into the full change list.
Version 2.4 Stable
Sep 15, 2026
- Networking lounges
- Recorded sessions
- 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 2.4</span> <span class="badge text-bg-success">Stable</span>
<div class="small text-muted">
Sep 15, 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>Networking lounges</li>
<li>Recorded sessions</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
- 4.8 kg
- Dimensions
- 59 x 36 x 15 cm
- Warranty
- 1 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">4.8 kg</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-4">Dimensions</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8">59 x 36 x 15 cm</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-4">Warranty</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8 mb-0">1 years</dd>
</dl>
</div>16Expandable search bar
A search icon in a header opens a full-width search field below it.
Zeni Studio
<div class="border rounded-md">
<div class="flex items-center justify-between p-2">
<span class="font-bold">Zeni Studio</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 Zeni Studio">
</div>
</div>
</div>17Onboarding checklist
Each checklist step expands to explain what to do.
Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team.
We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends.
Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
<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">Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team.</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" 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">We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends.</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" 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">Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>18Swap two panels
Two collapses sharing a class swap places: one hides while the other shows.
Read-only view: We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<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: We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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" 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">Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting.</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>
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</div>
</div>19Grouped notifications
Older notifications collapse into a single "show earlier" row.
- Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
- Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.
- Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<ul class="list-group" style="max-width: 420px;">
<li class="list-group-item small"><i class="bi bi-bell" aria-hidden="true"></i> Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</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">Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.</li><li class="list-group-item small text-muted">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</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.
Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.
- Design: $3,961.30
- Development: $15,275.19
- Marketing: $4,455.81
<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>Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.</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: $3,961.30</li>
<li>Development: $15,275.19</li>
<li>Marketing: $4,455.81</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
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