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Apple Human Interface Guidelines: Disclosure controls
Documents disclosure controls as reveal and hide mechanisms for information or functionality related to specific controls or views.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive disclosure | Choose progressive disclosure when the task benefits from a simple default path plus optional advanced controls or details revealed on demand. | The default path remains usable without opening advanced or secondary sections. | Supports controls that reveal and hide related information or functionality. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Progressive disclosure vs disclosure details vs accordion vs wizard
Apple disclosure controls support revealing and hiding related information or functionality.
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Publisher: Apple. Last checked: .