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MDN: details HTML disclosure element
Documents the native details element as a disclosure widget with summary label, open state, toggle event, keyboard activation, and grouping behavior through the name attribute.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disclosure / details | Choose disclosure details for one short optional explanation that belongs directly beside the content it clarifies. | Activating the summary toggles only the one content region controlled by that disclosure. | MDN documents native details and summary behavior, open state, and toggle event. |
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- Disclosure details vs accordion vs inline message vs related links
MDN documents native details and summary behavior, open state, toggle event, and keyboard activation.
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