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Pagination

v2.1

Pagination breaks large data sets into multiple pages for easier consumption. Controls are included to navigate between pages and manage how much content is shown at once. This is primarily an HTML pattern.

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    Visible slots

    There is an absolute maximum of 7 visible slots available, including the overflow element if pages are truncated. On smaller screens, more pages will be truncated as the screen width decreases. When pages are truncated, the minimum is 5 slots visible. Avoid showing pagination if only 1 page exists.

    Leading overflow

    The leading overflow appears when there are at least 2 pages between the last page and the page before the overflow.

    Trailing overflow

    The trailing overflow appears when navigating within the last 4 pages and will contain a minimum of 2 pages.

    Leading and trailing overflow

    Both the leading and trailing overflow appear when there are at least 3 pages ahead and behind the active page, excluding the first and last page.

    Inline select menu

    If space permits, it is recommended to pair pagination with a dropdown controlling the results per page.

    Overflow interaction

    Interacting with the overflow element reveals a popover menu.

    Native

    We recommend avoiding pagination on small screens and native applications. Use an infinite scroll pattern instead to allow users to load content on demand.

    Web

    Use pagination where infinite scroll or load more patterns aren’t appropriate.

    A user interface for pagination with three examples showing numbered page buttons and navigation arrows. Top: pages 1 to 4 visible. Middle: pages 1 to 3, overflow icon, and page 8 visible. Bottom: page 1, overflow icon, pages 43 to 45, overflow icon, and page 80 visible.
    A pagination interface with page numbers 1 through 4 and 8 visible, with overflow icon indicating skipped pages, and navigation arrows on both sides.
    Pagination interface showing page numbers 76 to 80 with the current page 80 highlighted, and arrows for navigating to previous or next pages.
    Pagination interface with back and forward navigation arrows, page numbers 1, 43, 44 (highlighted as active), 45, and 80, and overflow icon indicating additional pages not shown.
    Wireframe of a pagination component with back and forward navigation arrows, page numbers 1 through 4, an active page indicator on page 1, and a dropdown menu for selecting items per page.
    Pagination interface with page numbers 1 through 4 and 8, back and forward navigation arrows, and an overflow menu popover revealing additional page numbers 6 through 10.
    A small screen design of item tiles stacked in a grid. No pagination is used since this is a native screen.
    A large html page design with 4 item tiles and a pagination control centered beneath them. The pagination includes pages 1-5, overflow icon, and page 8. Arrows are on each side and the left arrow is disabled because page 1 is currently active.
    A detailed spec of the pagination controls. From left to right reads left arrow button with a width of 32px, 8px of space, page 1 with a width of 44px, 32px overflow button centered in a width of 44px, page 43 with a width of 44px, selected page 44 with a width of 44px, page 45 with a width of 44px, active 32px overflow button with a popover containing the numbers 6–10 with 4px between the overflow and button, page 80 with a width of 44px, 8px of space, and right arrow button with a width of 32px.

    Considerations

    Consumable

    Pagination breaks up large, overwhelming amounts of data into consumable chunks.

    Simple

    Interactions are quick and easy within a tap or two.

    Distinct

    Pagination provides a clear distinction of the current page within a data set.

    1. Back Navigation: "Arrow pointing left, indicating the option to go to the previous page in the pagination sequence."
2. Page number: "Unselected page numbers showing the sequence of pages available for navigation."
3. Overflow menu: "Three vertical dots representing an overflow menu with additional pagination options."
4. Active page indicator: "Circle highlighting the current page number, page 44, in the pagination sequence."
5. Forward Navigation: "Arrow pointing right, indicating the option to go to the next page in the pagination sequence."
    1. Back Navigation
    2. Page number
    3. Overflow menu
    4. Active page indicator
    5. Forward Navigation

    Single page

    Do use pagination when there are more than 20 items.

    Pagination interface showing pages 1 to 4 with previous and next navigation arrows.

    Don’t show pagination if all items are visible on one page.

    Don't showing a pagination interface with a left arrow, the number '1', and a right arrow, indicating not to use pagination when all content is viewable on a single page.