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Overview
Headers and white space separate information similar to dividers, except dividers show separation between major topics on a web page.
Design
Dividers show a break or change in content.
Most often the meaning of the content will change after the divider.
Usage guidelines
Layout
Dividers, when added to a web page, present a subtle but noticeable change in the layout.
Background colours
Divider on a light or dark background:
- 1 pixel
- solid #DCDCDC
Content guidelines
- use dividers sparingly
- use dividers when it communicates separation more effectively than white space