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Accordion (AEM name: FAQ V2)

The Accordion - FAQ pattern should be utilized primarily for content that is structured as a question and answer. This pattern is hard-coded with markup that allows search engines to better understand FAQ-specific information. Answer questions in a straightforward manner, using a conversational tone. 

Note: Both pattern variations below allow for multiple accordions, but only Accordion Narrow allows for an Intro Description. 

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Accordion Wide

This is the default state for the FAQ V2 compound component in AEM. The Headline, accordion content and button group are aligned left, and this cannot be changed.

  1. Headline: REQUIRED IN AEM. For FAQs, this would read “Frequently asked questions. Characters:~30
  2. Accordion Subhead: REQUIRED IN AEM. For FAQs, write this in a question format, e.g.; “How long is the trial period?” Characters:~90
  3. Accordion Description: This element supports rich text formatting. Characters:~270
  4. CTAs: CTAs can be Primary Button, Secondary Button, Text CTA or none at all. Limit 2.

Accordion Narrow

In AEM, this is a separate variation named "Promotion". Choosing this variation indents the pattern on both sides, forces center alignment of Headline and Button group (while the Accordion content remains left-aligned), and provides the option of an Intro Description between the Headline and first accordion.

  1.  Intro Description: Characters:~450

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, rich text formatting including inline links are available.

Yes, any number of accordions can be open by default.

While this is technically possible, it is strongly not recommended as the forced closing of a open accordion will make the user lose their position on the page.

As part of the Rich Text Editor, a very basic table (not our documented Table pattern) can be added as shown below. This has not been validated to display properly in all viewports. 

Column 1Column 2Column 3
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Version

This information relates to Design v3.0 of this pattern.