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    Components

    Process List

    A process list displays the steps or stages of important processes.

    Overview

    Process lists shows a set of steps for the completion of a specified process.

    When to Use

    Use process lists to help users differentiate between steps in a process and create a hierarchy.

    When to Use Another Component

    • Use a progress indicator to show the current step a user is on or for a multi-page process

    • Use table of contents to display a navigational hierarchy of a page

    • Use a list for non-sequential content

    Best Practices

    • Keep the number of steps between 3 and 10
    • Use consistent headings
    • Keep step labels concise

    Formatting

    Anatomy

    Accordion anatomy diagram
    1. Step number indicator
    2. Step title
    3. Step description