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govuk-design-guide: component

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layout: glossary-documentation sectionKey: Glossary eleventyNavigation: parent: Glossary title: Component description: Components are pre-built, core elements that allow teams to build consistent pages on GOV.UK. details: 'Components are the reusable building blocks of the user interface. Things like buttons, forms and navigation menus.

For more information on components, see the:

• GOV.UK Design System

• GOV.UK Component Guide'

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