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Apple Human Interface Guidelines Collections
Documents collections as ordered sets of content presented in customizable visual layouts, supporting layout choice and item-focused presentation on Apple platforms.
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What this source can teach
Use this source to understand a platform convention and the setting it was designed for.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collection | Choose collection when the item set has its own name, purpose, owner, audience, membership, ordering, grouping, or sharing behavior. | Collection actions and item actions have separate labels, placement, confirmation, and post-action feedback. | Apple HIG supports ordered content collections and visual layout choices. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Collection vs list view vs browse by category vs related links
Apple HIG supports collections as ordered content sets with visual layout choices.
Evidence Role
This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
Publisher: Apple. Last checked: .