Divider

v2.0

Dividers break up and group content on the page.

CSS
Marko
React

Considerations

Supportive

Dividers separate groups of content when white space isn’t clear enough.

Subtle

Dividers are just noticeable enough to be effective and not interruptive.

Seldom

Dividers are used sparingly to group content, not separate multiple list items.

Types

Inset

Inset dividers divide groups of related content. They can also be used to provide structure to tappable cells. They should match the inset level of content.

Full-width

Use full-width dividers to separate distinct sections of content. They can also be used instead of drop shadows to imply elevation for fixed elements.

Behavior

Separating list content

Dividers are used to separate list groups and not individual list items. This is especially helpful when content in adjacent lists are similar.

Product listing page, featuring a 'Listing' section with three watches at different prices and a 'Trending videos' section, separated by light grey divider lines for clear section distinction.

Elevated elements

Elements that overlay on top of other content, like fixed navigation or fixed actions, use a full-width divider to provide a stronger sense of separation.

Full-width divider line separating a grid of four sneaker images on top from a sticky action button on the bottom of the page to continue that is floating above the image content.

Best practices

Frequency

Do use dividers to separate groups of similar content.

Don’t use dividers to separate individual items within a list.

Elevated content

Do use full-width dividers for elevated UI elements.

Don’t use inset dividers for content that overlaps other content.

Specs

Inset divider

Full-width divider