Basic example#

The most basic list group is an unordered list with list items and the proper classes. Build upon it with the options that follow, or with your own CSS as needed.

{ {< example >} }

• An item
• A second item
• A third item
• A fourth item
• And a fifth one

{ {< /example >} }

Active items#

Add .active to a .list-group-item to indicate the current active selection.

{ {< example >} }

• An active item
• A second item
• A third item
• A fourth item
• And a fifth one

{ {< /example >} }

Disabled items#

Add .disabled to a .list-group-item to make it appear disabled. Note that some elements with .disabled will also require custom JavaScript to fully disable their click events (e.g., links).

{ {< example >} }

• A disabled item
• A second item
• A third item
• A fourth item
• And a fifth one

{ {< /example >} }

Links and buttons#

Use <a>s or <button>s to create actionable list group items with hover, disabled, and active states by adding .list-group-item-action. We separate these pseudo-classes to ensure list groups made of non-interactive elements ( like <li>s or <div>s) don't provide a click or tap affordance.

Be sure to not use the standard .btn classes here.

{ {< example >} }

{ {< /example >} }

With <button>s, you can also make use of the disabled attribute instead of the .disabled class. Sadly, <a>s don't support the disabled attribute.

{ {< example >} }

{ {< /example >} }

Flush#

Add .list-group-flush to remove some borders and rounded corners to render list group items edge-to-edge in a parent container (e.g., cards).

{ {< example >} }

• An item
• A second item
• A third item
• A fourth item
• And a fifth one

{ {< /example >} }

Numbered#

Add the .list-group-numbered modifier class (and optionally use an <ol> element) to opt into numbered list group items. Numbers are generated via CSS ( as opposed to a <ol>s default browser styling) for better placement inside list group items and to allow for better customization.

Numbers are generated by counter-reset on the <ol>, and then styled and placed with a ::before pseudo-element on the <li> with counter-increment and content.

{ {< example >} }

1. A list item
2. A list item
3. A list item

{ {< /example >} }

These work great with custom content as well.

{ {< example >} }

1. Subheading

   Content for list item
   14
2. Subheading

   Content for list item
   14
3. Subheading

   Content for list item
   14

{ {< /example >} }

Horizontal#

Add .list-group-horizontal to change the layout of list group items from vertical to horizontal across all breakpoints. Alternatively, choose a responsive variant .list-group-horizontal-{sm|md|lg|xl|xxl} to make a list group horizontal starting at that breakpoint's min-width. Currently * horizontal list groups cannot be combined with flush list groups.*

ProTip: Want equal-width list group items when horizontal? Add .flex-fill to each list group item.

{ {< example >} } { {< list-group.inline >} } { {- range $.Site.Data.breakpoints } }

• An item
• A second item
• A third item

{ {- end -} } { {< /list-group.inline >} } { {< /example >} }

Variants#

{ {< callout info >} } Heads up! As of v5.3.0, the list-group-item-variant() Sass mixin is deprecated. List group item variants now have their CSS variables overridden in a Sass loop. { {< /callout >} }

Use contextual classes to style list items with a stateful background and color.

{ {< example >} }

• A simple default list group item
{ {< list.inline >} } { {- range (index $.Site.Data "theme-colors") } }
• A simple { { .name } } list group item
{ {- end -} } { {< /list.inline >} }

{ {< /example >} }

For links and buttons#

Contextual classes also work with .list-group-item-action for <a> and <button> elements. Note the addition of the hover styles here not present in the previous example. Also supported is the .active state; apply it to indicate an active selection on a contextual list group item.

{ {< example >} }

{ {< /example >} }

{ {< callout info >} } { {< partial "callouts/warning-color-assistive-technologies.md" >} } { {< /callout >} }

With badges#

Add badges to any list group item to show unread counts, activity, and more with the help of some utilities.

{ {< example >} }

• A list item 14
• A second list item 2
• A third list item 1

{ {< /example >} }

Custom content#

Add nearly any HTML within, even for linked list groups like the one below, with the help of flexbox utilities.

{ {< example >} }

{ {< /example >} }

Checkboxes and radios#

Place Bootstrap's checkboxes and radios within list group items and customize as needed. You can use them without <label>s, but please remember to include an aria-label attribute and value for accessibility.

{ {< example >} }

• First checkbox
• Second checkbox
• Third checkbox

{ {< /example >} }

{ {< example >} }

• First radio
• Second radio
• Third radio

{ {< /example >} }

You can use .stretched-link on <label>s to make the whole list group item clickable.

{ {< example >} }

• First checkbox
• Second checkbox
• Third checkbox

{ {< /example >} }

CSS#

Variables#

{ {< added-in "5.2.0" >} }

As part of Bootstrap's evolving CSS variables approach, list groups now use local CSS variables on .list-group for enhanced real-time customization. Values for the CSS variables are set via Sass, so Sass customization is still supported, too.

{ {< scss-docs name="list-group-css-vars" file="scss/_list-group.scss" >} }

Sass variables#

{ {< scss-docs name="list-group-variables" file="scss/_variables.scss" >} }

Sass mixins#

{ {< deprecated-in "5.3.0" >} }

{ {< scss-docs name="list-group-mixin" file="scss/mixins/_list-group.scss" >} }

Sass loops#

Loop that generates the modifier classes with an overriding of CSS variables.

{ {< scss-docs name="list-group-modifiers" file="scss/_list-group.scss" >} }

JavaScript behavior#

Use the tab JavaScript plugin—include it individually or through the compiled bootstrap.js file—to extend our list group to create tabbable panes of local content.

<div class="row">
  <div class="col-4">
    <div class="list-group" id="list-tab" role="tablist">
      <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action active" id="list-home-list" data-bs-toggle="list" href="#list-home" role="tab" aria-controls="list-home">Home</a>
      <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action" id="list-profile-list" data-bs-toggle="list" href="#list-profile" role="tab" aria-controls="list-profile">Profile</a>
      <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action" id="list-messages-list" data-bs-toggle="list" href="#list-messages" role="tab" aria-controls="list-messages">Messages</a>
      <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action" id="list-settings-list" data-bs-toggle="list" href="#list-settings" role="tab" aria-controls="list-settings">Settings</a>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-8">
    <div class="tab-content" id="nav-tabContent">
      <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="list-home" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="list-home-list">...</div>
      <div class="tab-pane fade" id="list-profile" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="list-profile-list">...</div>
      <div class="tab-pane fade" id="list-messages" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="list-messages-list">...</div>
      <div class="tab-pane fade" id="list-settings" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="list-settings-list">...</div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

Using data attributes#

You can activate a list group navigation without writing any JavaScript by simply specifying data-bs-toggle="list" or on an element. Use these data attributes on .list-group-item.

<div role="tabpanel">
  <!-- List group -->
  <div class="list-group" id="myList" role="tablist">
    <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action active" data-bs-toggle="list" href="#home" role="tab">Home</a>
    <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action" data-bs-toggle="list" href="#profile" role="tab">Profile</a>
    <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action" data-bs-toggle="list" href="#messages" role="tab">Messages</a>
    <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action" data-bs-toggle="list" href="#settings" role="tab">Settings</a>
  </div>

  <!-- Tab panes -->
  <div class="tab-content">
    <div class="tab-pane active" id="home" role="tabpanel">...</div>
    <div class="tab-pane" id="profile" role="tabpanel">...</div>
    <div class="tab-pane" id="messages" role="tabpanel">...</div>
    <div class="tab-pane" id="settings" role="tabpanel">...</div>
  </div>
</div>

Via JavaScript#

Enable tabbable list item via JavaScript (each list item needs to be activated individually):

const triggerTabList = document.querySelectorAll('#myTab a')
triggerTabList.forEach(triggerEl => {
  const tabTrigger = new bootstrap.Tab(triggerEl)

  triggerEl.addEventListener('click', event => {
    event.preventDefault()
    tabTrigger.show()
  })
})

You can activate individual list item in several ways:

const triggerEl = document.querySelector('#myTab a[href="#profile"]')
bootstrap.Tab.getInstance(triggerEl).show() // Select tab by name

const triggerFirstTabEl = document.querySelector('#myTab li:first-child a')
bootstrap.Tab.getInstance(triggerFirstTabEl).show() // Select first tab

Fade effect#

To make tabs panel fade in, add .fade to each .tab-pane. The first tab pane must also have .show to make the initial content visible.

<div class="tab-content">
  <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="home" role="tabpanel">...</div>
  <div class="tab-pane fade" id="profile" role="tabpanel">...</div>
  <div class="tab-pane fade" id="messages" role="tabpanel">...</div>
  <div class="tab-pane fade" id="settings" role="tabpanel">...</div>
</div>

Methods#

{ {< callout danger >} } { {< partial "callouts/danger-async-methods.md" >} } { {< /callout >} }

Activates your content as a tab element.

You can create a tab instance with the constructor, for example:

const bsTab = new bootstrap.Tab('#myTab')

{ {< bs-table >} } | Method | Description | | --- | --- | | dispose | Destroys an element's tab. | | getInstance | Static method which allows you to get the tab instance associated with a DOM element, you can use it like this: bootstrap.Tab.getInstance(element). | | getOrCreateInstance | Static method which returns a tab instance associated to a DOM element or create a new one in case it wasn't initialized. You can use it like this: bootstrap.Tab.getOrCreateInstance(element). | | show | Selects the given tab and shows its associated pane. Any other tab that was previously selected becomes unselected and its associated pane is hidden. Returns to the caller before the tab pane has actually been shown ( i.e. before the shown.bs.tab event occurs). | { {< /bs-table >} }

Events#

When showing a new tab, the events fire in the following order:

1. hide.bs.tab (on the current active tab)
2. show.bs.tab (on the to-be-shown tab)
3. hidden.bs.tab (on the previous active tab, the same one as for the hide.bs.tab event)
4. shown.bs.tab (on the newly-active just-shown tab, the same one as for the show.bs.tab event)

If no tab was already active, then the hide.bs.tab and hidden.bs.tab events will not be fired.

{ {< bs-table >} } | Event type | Description | | --- | --- | | hide.bs.tab | This event fires when a new tab is to be shown (and thus the previous active tab is to be hidden). Use event.target and event.relatedTarget to target the current active tab and the new soon-to-be-active tab, respectively. | | hidden.bs.tab | This event fires after a new tab is shown (and thus the previous active tab is hidden). Use event.target and event.relatedTarget to target the previous active tab and the new active tab, respectively. | | show.bs.tab | This event fires on tab show, but before the new tab has been shown. Use event.target and event.relatedTarget to target the active tab and the previous active tab (if available) respectively. | | shown.bs.tab | This event fires on tab show after a tab has been shown. Use event.target and event.relatedTarget to target the active tab and the previous active tab (if available) respectively. | { {< /bs-table >} }

const tabElms = document.querySelectorAll('a[data-bs-toggle="list"]')
tabElms.forEach(tabElm => {
  tabElm.addEventListener('shown.bs.tab', event => {
    event.target // newly activated tab
    event.relatedTarget // previous active tab
  })
})