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Apple Human Interface Guidelines: Panels

Frames panels as supplementary controls, options, or information related to the active window or current selection.

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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports

Pattern Supported decision Required contract Claim note
Details panel Choose details panel when a selected object needs durable side-by-side inspection while users browse neighboring objects. Selecting an object updates both the source selection indicator and the details panel title. Supports supplementary panel content related to the active window or current selection.

Evidence Role

This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.

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