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Microsoft List/details pattern
Documents list/details layouts with a list pane, detail pane, selected-item update, stacked style for narrow widths, side-by-side style for wider widths, and adaptive layout breakpoints.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master-detail | Choose master-detail when list selection opens or owns a full detail destination and the layout must coordinate source and detail state. | Selecting an item in the master list updates the selected marker and detail heading to the same object. | Supports list pane, details pane, selected-item update, stacked style, side-by-side style, and adaptive breakpoints. |
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- Master-detail vs details panel vs list view vs window splitter
Microsoft documents list/details with list and details panes, stacked and side-by-side styles, selection visuals, and adaptive breakpoints.
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