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GOV.UK Publishing Design Guide Search Filter
Documents search filters for finder templates, including facets, result-side filtering, automatic refresh, and mobile accordion behavior.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faceted search | Choose faceted search when users need to progressively narrow a large set by multiple attributes. | Applying or removing a facet updates the result count and preserves visible applied filters. | GOV.UK publishing guidance describes search facets that help users drill deeper into search results and create a smaller list to scan. |
| Filter panel | Choose a filter panel when users need grouped controls for narrowing the current result set by several criteria. | Each filter category has a clear label and contains controls appropriate to the value type, such as checkboxes, radios, ranges, date fields, or text fields. | GOV.UK Publishing guidance documents search facets, result-side filtering, auto-refresh behavior, and mobile accordion treatment. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Faceted search vs no-results recovery
GOV.UK publishing guidance frames search filters as facets for drilling deeper into result sets.
Evidence Role
This source is treated as service-manual evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
Publisher: Government Digital Service. Last checked: .