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Accordion Block

The Accordion block creates collapsible content panels perfect for FAQs, content organization, and space-saving layouts.

What is the Accordion Block?

The Accordion is a two-block system:

  • Accordion Container – parent wrapper
  • Accordion Items – individual collapsible panels

Key Features

  • Multiple icon styles (chevron, plus, arrow, caret, triangle)
  • Single or multiple items open at once
  • Customizable colors for headers and content
  • Smooth animations
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Screen reader friendly

How to Use

  1. Insert Accordion block
  2. Add Accordion Item blocks inside
  3. Set title for each item
  4. Add content inside each item
  5. Configure icon style and colors in sidebar

Settings

Accordion Container Settings:

  • Allow Multiple Open – Enable to keep multiple panels open
  • Icon Style – Choose from 5 icon styles
  • Colors – Set header and content colors

Accordion Item Settings:

  • Default Open – Start with panel expanded
  • Title – Panel header text
  • Colors – Override parent colors per item

Common Use Cases

FAQ Section

  1. Insert Accordion
  2. Add one Accordion Item per question
  3. Use question as title, answer as content
  4. Set icon to plus/minus for clarity

Product Specifications

  1. Insert Accordion
  2. Create items for Features, Specs, Reviews
  3. Add detailed content in each panel
  4. Keep first panel open by default

Best Practices

  • Use clear, concise titles
  • Keep content scannable with headings and lists
  • Limit to 5-10 items for best UX
  • Test keyboard navigation (Tab, Enter, Space)
  • Consider opening first item by default

Accessibility

  • Uses proper ARIA attributes
  • Full keyboard navigation support
  • Screen reader announcements
  • Focus indicators visible