Intro
A header is a section title that summarizes the content within that section. It is used to organize screen content into logical parts, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the information. Headers should be brief and concise, allowing users to quickly identify what each section contains.
Section header in forms: compact screen (left) and expanded screen (right)
Anatomy
A. Header
The header indicates what the section contains.
Note that header can be used as a section header or footer.
When the header is used as a section header, a section title is required. When it is used as a section footer, a section title is optional.
B. Button (Optional)
The button enables user to perform relevant actions to the section. The button can either be a text button or an icon button.
Anatomy of a section header
Variations
Section Header
Section header on compact screen
Section Header with Button
Section header with a text button
Section header with an icon button
Section Footer
Section footer with left-aligned button (top) and right-aligned button (bottom)
Section footer with left-aligned button and header (top) and right-aligned button and header (bottom)
Section footer with left-aligned and right-aligned buttons