---
name: Collapsible
category: Behavior
keywords:
  - hide
  - show
  - low priority
  - less important
  - disclosure
  - accordion
  - accordian
  - expand content
  - toggle
  - toggleable
  - reveal
  - show more
  - show all button
  - show hide
  - expanding view
  - collapse
---

# Collapsible

The collapsible component is used to put long sections of information under a
block that can be expanded or collapsed by the merchant. Generally this is
used for lower priority information or content that merchants don’t need to see
all the time.

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## Best practices

The collapsible component should:

- Be used for information that is lower priority or that merchants don’t need
  to see all the time
- Be shown by default in an expanded state when a merchant loads a screen
- Not be used to hide error messages or other critical information that requires
  an immediate action

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## Content guidelines

There are no content elements that are specific to the collapsible component. Follow the [content guidelines for cards](/components/structure/card) to make sure your headings, body content, links, and buttons are written consistently and clearly.

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## Examples

### Default collapsible component

Use for a basic “show more” interaction when you need to display more content.

```jsx
class CollapsibleExample extends React.Component {
  state = {
    open: true,
  };

  render() {
    const {open} = this.state;

    return (
      <div style={{height: '200px'}}>
        <Card sectioned>
          <Stack vertical>
            <Button onClick={this.handleToggleClick} aria-expanded={open}>
              Toggle
            </Button>
            <Collapsible open={open} id="basic-collapsible">
              <TextContainer>
                Your mailing list lets you contact customers or visitors who
                have shown an interest in your store. Reach out to them with
                exclusive offers or updates about your products.
              </TextContainer>
            </Collapsible>
          </Stack>
        </Card>
      </div>
    );
  }

  handleToggleClick = () => {
    this.setState((state) => {
      const open = !state.open;
      return {
        open,
      };
    });
  };
}
```

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## Related components

- To put long sections of information in a container that allows for scrolling, [use the scrollable component](/components/behavior/scrollable)