Patterns

USWDS patterns are practical guidelines and best practices for common user interactions

Help users to…

  • Complete a complex form

    Help users enter form information by easing their cognitive load and providing peace of mind.

  • Select a language

    Help users to easily identify and access content in whatever language they prefer.

  • Create a user profile

    Help users to provide information that is key to their identity.

    • Latest updates

    Meaningful code and guidance updates are listed in the following table:

    Date USWDS version Affects Breaking Description
    2025-02-11 N/A
    		Breaking

    Breaking Removed Pronouns pattern. Removed content related to the January 20, 2025 Executive Order, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government". More information: uswds-site#3099

    2025-02-11 N/A
    		Breaking

    Breaking Updated link to Sex pattern. Removed content related to the January 20, 2025 Executive Order, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government". More information: uswds-site#3099

    2025-01-23 N/A
    		No

    Removed report link and introduction. Removed content related to the January 20, 2025 Executive Order, "Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing". More information: uswds-site#3078