Progressive Disclosure
Progressive Disclosure shows the needed choices first and reveals harder options only when they matter.
Progressive Disclosure
Progressive Disclosure shows the needed choices first and reveals harder options only when they matter.
Choose it when
Use it when expert options would make the common task feel too hard.
A real example
An export panel first shows file type and location. Advanced compression settings stay closed.
Main parts
- 01Foundation or token
- 02Applied component
- 03Visible state and rule
Use it when
Use it when expert options would make the common task feel too hard.
Do not use it when
Never hide facts people need to make the first choice safely.
Name used in code
details / disclosure Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Progressive Disclosure to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: An export panel first shows file type and location. Advanced compression settings stay closed. Design concept to apply: Progressive Disclosure. Why it fits: Use it when expert options would make the common task feel too hard. Do not use it when: Never hide facts people need to make the first choice safely. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): No single official standard controls the whole term. Its meaning may change across teams, platforms, or frameworks. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Progressive Disclosure. Definition: Progressive Disclosure shows the needed choices first and reveals harder options only when they matter. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.