How to create a collapsible section in Bubble.io?

Learn how to create a collapsible section in Bubble.io with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and advanced users. Start designing collapsible elements today!

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Overview

Creating a collapsible section in Bubble.io can enhance your app's user experience by saving space and organizing content. In this guide, you will learn how to set up your page, add necessary elements, configure settings, and set up workflows to make a collapsible section that toggles with a button. Follow these steps to build and customize your collapsible section, test it, and even add advanced design features. By the end, your app will be more dynamic and user-friendly. Let's get started!

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How to create a collapsible section in Bubble.io?

Step 1: Setting Up the Page

First, log in to your Bubble.io account and create a new app or open an existing one.
Navigate to the Design tab on the left sidebar to access the page editor where you will design the collapsible section.

Step 2: Adding the Elements

Drag and drop a Group element onto the page. This will act as the container for your collapsible section.
Within this group, drag and drop another Group element. This will be the content that you want to collapse.
Dragged and drop a Text element or any other element you want to be visible when the section is expanded, inside the inner group.

Step 3: Configuring the Collapsible Group

Select the outer group and go to the property editor on the right.
Check the options for 'This element is visible on page load' if you wish to have the section visible initially. Otherwise, leave it unchecked to have it collapsed on initial load.
Set the Collapse settings: In the conditional tab, add a condition that will trigger the collapse. For example, you can add "When this group isn't visible" and select the 'Collapse this element's height' option.

Step 4: Adding a Toggle Button

Drag and drop a Button element above or beside the outer group. This button will be used to toggle the visibility of the collapsible section.
Set the text of the button to something like "Expand/Collapse" or customize it as desired.

Step 5: Setting Up Workflows

Go to the "Workflow" tab on the top.
Click on "Click here to add a new event" and choose "An element is clicked."
Select the button you created for toggling.
Add an action "Element Actions" > "Toggle" and select the outer group. When the button is clicked, this workflow will trigger the toggle action, making the group visible or hidden.

Step 6: Testing Your Collapsible Section

Click on "Preview" in the top-right corner to see your page in action.
Test the button to ensure that it collapses and expands the section as expected.

Step 7: Enhancing Your Design (Optional)

You can further customize the design by adding animations, custom states, or more complex conditions to your collapsible section.
Consider using icons or conditional text labels on the button to indicate the current state (i.e., "Show more" vs. "Show less").

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