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Material Design 3 Side sheets
Defines side sheets as secondary content surfaces anchored to the side of the screen, with standard and modal variants.
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 secondary side surfaces with standard and modal variants. |
| Sheet | Choose sheet when the user starts a short child task tied to the current page and needs a roomy temporary surface with title, actions, and a controlled close path. | The opener explains why the sheet appears and which parent object or task it belongs to. | Material side sheet guidance supports standard and modal edge-attached sheet variants. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Material Design. Last checked: .