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govuk-design-guide: component


layout: landing-page sectionKey: Glossary eleventyNavigation: parent: Glossary title: Component details: 'Components are reusable parts of a user interface. They are pre-built, core elements that allow designers and developers to build consistent pages on GOV.UK (source: GOV.UK Design System).

Components are the building blocks of a user interface. Things like buttons, forms or navigation menus. For reference, this is the GOV.UK Component Guide

Non-preferred terms

  • Block

  • Module

Do not confuse with

Container' theme: Presentation layer order: 4