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USWDS Pagination
Documents bounded pagination behavior including current page highlighting, first/current/previous/next/last visibility, hiding unavailable previous or next links at edges, and robust current-page links.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagination | Choose pagination when result order, bounded position, and resumability matter. | Changing page updates the collection while preserving the user's query or filters. | USWDS documents bounded sets, current page highlighting, first/current/previous/next/last visibility, and edge behavior. |
| Pagination without current page | Flag this anti-pattern when a pagination set has no visible current page, no aria-current or equivalent current-state text, or more than one item that appears current. | Each pagination region has one owner collection and one current page or current range. | Supports bounded pagination, current-page highlighting, previous/next visibility, and robust current-page links. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Pagination without current page vs pagination vs breadcrumbs vs step navigation vs feed
Supports bounded pagination, current-page highlighting, previous/next edge visibility, and robust current-page links.
- Tabs vs segmented control vs pagination
USWDS documents bounded pagination, current-page highlighting, previous/next edge behavior, and consistent slot display.
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Publisher: U.S. Web Design System. Last checked: .