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USWDS Process list
Documents process lists for high-level sequential steps or stages in important instructions or processes, recommends three to ten steps, parallel short headings, rich supporting content, semantic heading levels, and alternatives for step indicators, side navigation, unordered lists, and general text lists.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process list / step-by-step navigation | Choose a process list when users need an ordered overview of an end-to-end journey that combines guidance, service links, offline actions, or external tasks. | Activating a step expands or collapses its supporting task content without changing the user's transaction state. | USWDS defines process lists for high-level sequential process steps or instructions and distinguishes them from step indicators, side navigation, unordered lists, and general text lists. |
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: U.S. Web Design System. Last checked: .