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Android Developers: App bars

Documents top and bottom app bars as containers for a title, core actions, and navigation controls, including small, center-aligned, medium, and large top app bar variants.

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Pattern Supported decision Required contract Claim note
Header / top app bar Choose a header/top app bar when each screen needs a current title plus view-level actions such as search, share, edit, save, or overflow. The title in the bar must match the rendered content or current route. Android app bar guidance documents top app bars as containers for title, navigation items, and core action items.

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Publisher: Google Android Developers. Last checked: .