XDS — Design System

XDSLayout@xds/core · Layout

Usage

Layout provides composable components for building structured page shells with header, sidebar, content, and footer slots. Use XDSLayout for full app layouts and XDSHStack/XDSVStack for simple directional stacking.

Best practices

Guidance	Practices
Do	Use XDSLayout for page shells that need distinct zones like header, sidebar(s), content, and footer.
Do	Use XDSHStack and XDSVStack for simple directional stacking within a content area.
Don't	Use XDSLayout for simple stacking layouts — use XDSHStack or XDSVStack instead.
Don't	Nest multiple XDSLayout components — use one per page shell and compose content within its slots.

Import

ts
import {XDSLayout} from '@xds/core/Layout'

Props

Prop	Type	Description
content	ReactNode	Main content area (center).
header	ReactNode	Header slot.
footer	ReactNode	Footer slot.
start	ReactNode	Start panel (left in LTR).
end	ReactNode	End panel (right in LTR).
height	'fill' \| 'auto' (default: 'fill')	Height behavior — fill the container or grow with content.

Sub-components

Layout is a compound component with 9 sub-components.

XDSHStack

Horizontal stack that arranges children left-to-right.

XDSLayout

Page shell with header, sidebar(s), content, and footer slots for building full app layouts.

Prop	Type	Description
content	ReactNode	Main content area (center).
header	ReactNode	Header slot.
footer	ReactNode	Footer slot.
start	ReactNode	Start panel (left in LTR).
end	ReactNode	End panel (right in LTR).
height	'fill' \| 'auto' (default: 'fill')	Height behavior — fill the container or grow with content.

XDSLayoutContainer

Primitive component that sets CSS variables for padding, used as the base for XDSCard and XDSSection.

XDSLayoutContent

Scrollable main content area.

Prop	Type	Description
children	ReactNode	Content.
isScrollable	boolean (default: true)	Enable scrollable overflow.
label	string	Accessible label for the landmark element.
role	AriaRole	ARIA landmark role.

XDSLayoutFooter

Bottom bar for action bars, pagination, and status bars.

Prop	Type	Description
children	ReactNode	Footer content.
hasDivider	boolean (default: false)	Border at top edge.
height	number \| string	Footer height.
label	string	Accessible label for the landmark element.
role	AriaRole	ARIA landmark role.

XDSLayoutHeader

Top bar for page titles, app bars, and toolbars.

Prop	Type	Description
children	ReactNode	Header content.
hasDivider	boolean (default: false)	Border at bottom edge.
height	number \| string	Header height.
label	string	Accessible label for the landmark element.
role	AriaRole	ARIA landmark role.

XDSLayoutPanel

Sidebar for navigation, settings, or inspector panels.

Prop	Type	Description
children	ReactNode	Panel content.
hasDivider	boolean (default: false)	Border on the appropriate edge.
isScrollable	boolean (default: true)	Enable scrollable overflow.
label	string	Accessible label for the landmark element.
role	AriaRole	ARIA landmark role.

XDSStackItem

Stack item with fill and alignment control for use inside XDSHStack or XDSVStack.

XDSVStack

Vertical stack that arranges children top-to-bottom.

Examples

Common configurations, variations, and states.

Layout — Basic CardA card layout with header, scrollable content area, and footer with action buttons.

tsx
'use client';
import {
  XDSLayout,
  XDSLayoutHeader,
  XDSLayoutContent,
  XDSLayoutFooter,
  XDSHStack,
  XDSVStack,
} from '@xds/core/Layout';
import {XDSCard} from '@xds/core/Card';
import {XDSButton} from '@xds/core/Button';
import {XDSHeading, XDSText} from '@xds/core/Text';
export default function LayoutBasicCardLayout() {
  return (
    <XDSCard height={300}>
      <XDSLayout
        header={
          <XDSLayoutHeader hasDivider>
            <XDSHeading level={4}>Card Title</XDSHeading>
          </XDSLayoutHeader>
        }
        content={
          <XDSLayoutContent>
            <XDSVStack gap={3}>
              <XDSText type="body">
                This is a basic card layout with a header, scrollable content
                area, and footer. The layout automatically handles padding and
                spacing between sections.
              </XDSText>
              <XDSText type="body">
                When content exceeds the available height, the content area
                scrolls independently while the header and footer stay fixed
                in place.
              </XDSText>
              <XDSText type="body">
                This pattern works well for modal dialogs, detail panels, and
                any card where the amount of content is unpredictable.
              </XDSText>
              <XDSText type="body">
                The dividers between header, content, and footer provide clear
                visual boundaries between the fixed and scrollable regions.
              </XDSText>
            </XDSVStack>
          </XDSLayoutContent>
        }
        footer={
          <XDSLayoutFooter hasDivider>
            <XDSHStack gap={2} hAlign="end">
              <XDSButton label="Cancel" variant="secondary">
                Cancel
              </XDSButton>
              <XDSButton label="Save" variant="primary">
                Save
              </XDSButton>
            </XDSHStack>
          </XDSLayoutFooter>
        }
      />
    </XDSCard>
  );
}

Layout — Content OnlyA minimal layout with just a content area inside a card, without header or footer.

tsx
'use client';
import {XDSLayout, XDSLayoutContent, XDSVStack} from '@xds/core/Layout';
import {XDSCard} from '@xds/core/Card';
import {XDSHeading, XDSText} from '@xds/core/Text';
export default function LayoutContentOnlyLayout() {
  return (
    <XDSCard>
      <XDSLayout
        content={
          <XDSLayoutContent>
            <XDSVStack gap={3}>
              <XDSHeading level={4}>Simple Content</XDSHeading>
              <XDSText type="body">
                A layout can have just content without header or footer. This
                is useful for simple cards or content blocks that don&apos;t need
                structured sections.
              </XDSText>
            </XDSVStack>
          </XDSLayoutContent>
        }
      />
    </XDSCard>
  );
}

Layout — Content WidthA layout using contentWidth to constrain and center content while keeping dividers full-bleed.

tsx
'use client';
import {
  XDSLayout,
  XDSLayoutHeader,
  XDSLayoutContent,
  XDSLayoutFooter,
  XDSHStack,
  XDSVStack,
} from '@xds/core/Layout';
import {XDSButton} from '@xds/core/Button';
import {XDSHeading, XDSText} from '@xds/core/Text';
export default function LayoutContentWidth() {
  return (
    <XDSLayout
      height="fill"
      contentWidth={360}
      header={
        <XDSLayoutHeader hasDivider>
          <XDSHeading level={4}>Centered Form</XDSHeading>
        </XDSLayoutHeader>
      }
      content={
        <XDSLayoutContent>
          <XDSVStack gap={3}>
            <XDSText type="body">
              The contentWidth prop constrains content to a maximum width and
              centers it within the layout. Dividers remain full-bleed while
              content stays narrow and readable.
            </XDSText>
            <XDSText type="body" color="secondary">
              Common widths: 640 for forms, 960 for content pages.
            </XDSText>
          </XDSVStack>
        </XDSLayoutContent>
      }
      footer={
        <XDSLayoutFooter hasDivider>
          <XDSHStack gap={2} hAlign="end">
            <XDSButton label="Cancel" variant="secondary">
              Cancel
            </XDSButton>
            <XDSButton label="Submit" variant="primary">
              Submit
            </XDSButton>
          </XDSHStack>
        </XDSLayoutFooter>
      }
    />
  );
}

Layout — Dual PanelA file browser style layout with start panel for folders, main content for files, and end panel for details.

tsx
'use client';
import {
  XDSLayout,
  XDSLayoutHeader,
  XDSLayoutContent,
  XDSLayoutPanel,
  XDSVStack,
} from '@xds/core/Layout';
import {XDSCard} from '@xds/core/Card';
import {XDSHeading, XDSText} from '@xds/core/Text';
import {XDSList, XDSListItem} from '@xds/core/List';
export default function LayoutDualPanelLayout() {
  return (
    <XDSCard>
      <XDSLayout
        header={
          <XDSLayoutHeader hasDivider>
            <XDSHeading level={4}>File Browser</XDSHeading>
          </XDSLayoutHeader>
        }
        start={
          <XDSLayoutPanel hasDivider>
            <XDSVStack gap={1}>
              <XDSText type="label" color="secondary">
                Folders
              </XDSText>
              <XDSList>
                <XDSListItem label="Documents" />
                <XDSListItem label="Projects" isSelected />
                <XDSListItem label="Downloads" />
              </XDSList>
            </XDSVStack>
          </XDSLayoutPanel>
        }
        content={
          <XDSLayoutContent>
            <XDSVStack gap={2}>
              <XDSText type="label" color="secondary">
                Files
              </XDSText>
              <XDSCard variant="muted">
                <XDSText type="body">
                  Select a folder to view its contents
                </XDSText>
              </XDSCard>
            </XDSVStack>
          </XDSLayoutContent>
        }
        end={
          <XDSLayoutPanel hasDivider>
            <XDSVStack gap={2}>
              <XDSText type="label" color="secondary">
                Details
              </XDSText>
              <XDSText type="body">Select a file to view details</XDSText>
            </XDSVStack>
          </XDSLayoutPanel>
        }
      />
    </XDSCard>
  );
}

Layout — Full Bleed ContentA layout where content extends edge-to-edge with zero padding, ideal for tables or images.

tsx
'use client';
import {
  XDSLayout,
  XDSLayoutHeader,
  XDSLayoutContent,
  XDSLayoutFooter,
  XDSHStack,
} from '@xds/core/Layout';
import {XDSCard} from '@xds/core/Card';
import {XDSButton} from '@xds/core/Button';
import {XDSSection} from '@xds/core/Section';
import {XDSHeading, XDSText} from '@xds/core/Text';
export default function LayoutFullBleedContent() {
  return (
    <XDSCard>
      <XDSLayout
        header={
          <XDSLayoutHeader hasDivider>
            <XDSHeading level={4}>Full Bleed Example</XDSHeading>
          </XDSLayoutHeader>
        }
        content={
          <XDSLayoutContent padding={0}>
            <XDSSection variant="wash">
              <XDSText type="body">
                XDSSection automatically escapes the parent container padding
                to fill edge-to-edge. Useful for wash backgrounds, tables, or
                images that need to span the full width.
              </XDSText>
            </XDSSection>
          </XDSLayoutContent>
        }
        footer={
          <XDSLayoutFooter hasDivider>
            <XDSHStack gap={2} hAlign="end">
              <XDSButton label="Close" variant="secondary">
                Close
              </XDSButton>
            </XDSHStack>
          </XDSLayoutFooter>
        }
      />
    </XDSCard>
  );
}

Layout — Sidebar NavigationA settings page layout with a navigation sidebar panel, content area, header, and footer.

tsx
'use client';
import {
  XDSLayout,
  XDSLayoutHeader,
  XDSLayoutContent,
  XDSLayoutFooter,
  XDSLayoutPanel,
  XDSHStack,
  XDSVStack,
} from '@xds/core/Layout';
import {XDSCard} from '@xds/core/Card';
import {XDSButton} from '@xds/core/Button';
import {XDSHeading, XDSText} from '@xds/core/Text';
import {XDSList, XDSListItem} from '@xds/core/List';
export default function LayoutSidebarLayout() {
  return (
    <XDSCard>
      <XDSLayout
        header={
          <XDSLayoutHeader hasDivider>
            <XDSHeading level={4}>Settings</XDSHeading>
          </XDSLayoutHeader>
        }
        start={
          <XDSLayoutPanel hasDivider role="navigation" width={140}>
            <XDSList>
              <XDSListItem label="General" isSelected />
              <XDSListItem label="Account" />
              <XDSListItem label="Privacy" />
              <XDSListItem label="Notifications" />
              <XDSListItem label="Security" />
            </XDSList>
          </XDSLayoutPanel>
        }
        content={
          <XDSLayoutContent>
            <XDSVStack gap={3}>
              <XDSHeading level={5}>General Settings</XDSHeading>
              <XDSText type="body">
                Configure your general preferences here. The sidebar navigation
                allows you to switch between different settings sections.
              </XDSText>
            </XDSVStack>
          </XDSLayoutContent>
        }
        footer={
          <XDSLayoutFooter hasDivider>
            <XDSHStack gap={2} hAlign="end">
              <XDSButton label="Reset" variant="secondary">
                Reset
              </XDSButton>
              <XDSButton label="Save Changes" variant="primary">
                Save Changes
              </XDSButton>
            </XDSHStack>
          </XDSLayoutFooter>
        }
      />
    </XDSCard>
  );
}

Showcase source

tsx
'use client';
import {
  XDSLayout,
  XDSLayoutHeader,
  XDSLayoutContent,
  XDSLayoutFooter,
  XDSLayoutPanel,
  XDSHStack,
  XDSVStack,
} from '@xds/core/Layout';
import {XDSText, XDSHeading} from '@xds/core/Text';
import {XDSButton} from '@xds/core/Button';
import {XDSBadge} from '@xds/core/Badge';
import {XDSList, XDSListItem} from '@xds/core/List';
export default function LayoutShowcase() {
  return (
    <XDSLayout
      height="fill"
      header={
        <XDSLayoutHeader hasDivider>
          <XDSHStack gap={2} vAlign="center">
            <XDSHeading level={4}>Projects</XDSHeading>
            <XDSBadge variant="info" label="3 active" />
          </XDSHStack>
        </XDSLayoutHeader>
      }
      start={
        <XDSLayoutPanel hasDivider width={140}>
          <XDSList>
            <XDSListItem label="Dashboard" isSelected />
            <XDSListItem label="Analytics" />
            <XDSListItem label="Settings" />
          </XDSList>
        </XDSLayoutPanel>
      }
      content={
        <XDSLayoutContent>
          <XDSVStack gap={2}>
            <XDSHeading level={5}>Welcome back</XDSHeading>
            <XDSText type="body" color="secondary">
              You have 3 active projects and 2 pending reviews.
            </XDSText>
          </XDSVStack>
        </XDSLayoutContent>
      }
      footer={
        <XDSLayoutFooter hasDivider>
          <XDSHStack gap={2} hAlign="end">
            <XDSButton label="New Project" variant="primary">
              New Project
            </XDSButton>
          </XDSHStack>
        </XDSLayoutFooter>
      }
    />
  );
}