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Sidebar Templates

Sidebar templates create panel overlays that slide in from the left or right side of the screen. They're ideal for content that needs more vertical space.

Overview​

PropertyValue
Template Count8+
PositionLeft or right edge
OverlayYes, partial dimming
Best ForForms, navigation, detailed content

Common Use Cases​

Forms​

  • Contact forms
  • Multi-step forms
  • Quote requests
  • Feedback forms
  • Mobile menus
  • Product filters
  • Category navigation
  • Site search

Content Panels​

  • Product details
  • Cart preview
  • User profile
  • Notifications

Information​

  • Help/FAQ
  • Terms & conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Support chat

Position Options​

[====]
[SIDE]  [    Page Content    ]
[BAR ]
[====]

Best for:

  • Navigation patterns
  • Reading-flow content
  • Menu-style layouts
       [====]
[    Page Content    ]  [SIDE]
       [BAR ]
       [====]

Best for:

  • Form submissions
  • Cart/checkout
  • Secondary content
  • Chat interfaces

Template Styles​

Full Height​

Spans entire viewport height:

  • Maximum content space
  • Clear boundary
  • Professional look

Partial Height​

Smaller panel:

  • Less intrusive
  • Quick interactions
  • Floating appearance

With Header​

Fixed header + scrolling content:

[Header/Title] [X]
---------------
[Scrollable   ]
[Content      ]
[Area         ]
---------------
[Footer/CTA   ]

Layout Patterns​

Simple Form​

[Title] [X]
-----------
[Field 1  ]
[Field 2  ]
[Field 3  ]
[Textarea ]
-----------
[Submit   ]

Content + CTA​

[Title] [X]
-----------
[Image    ]
[Heading  ]
[Text     ]
[Text     ]
-----------
[Button   ]

Scrollable List​

[Search  ] [X]
-----------
[Item 1   ]
[Item 2   ]
[Item 3   ]
[...      ]
-----------
[Action   ]

Size Options​

Width Settings​

SizeWidthUse Case
Narrow280-320pxSimple content
Standard350-400pxForms, lists
Wide450-500pxRich content

Height Settings​

TypeHeight
Full100vh
AutoContent-based
FixedSpecific value

Animation Options​

Entry Animations​

  • Slide from left
  • Slide from right
  • Fade + slide
  • Scale + slide

Exit Animations​

  • Slide out
  • Fade out
  • Quick dismiss

Timing​

  • Duration: 200-400ms
  • Easing: ease-out recommended

Overlay Options​

Background Overlay​

StyleEffect
DarkSemi-transparent black
LightSemi-transparent white
BlurBackdrop blur effect
NoneNo overlay

Click to Close​

Close sidebar when clicking overlay.

Customization Tips​

  • Clear title
  • Visible close button
  • Optional back button
  • Consistent styling

Content Area​

  • Adequate padding
  • Scrollable overflow
  • Clear visual hierarchy
  • Mobile-optimized spacing
  • Sticky CTA buttons
  • Secondary actions
  • Links as needed

Responsive Behavior​

Desktop​

  • Standard width
  • Side positioning
  • Overlay visible

Mobile​

  • Full width often better
  • Or maintain side position
  • Larger touch targets
  • Consider bottom sheet alternative

Best Practices​

  1. Clear close action — Prominent X button
  2. Don't block content — Overlay click to close
  3. Reasonable width — Don't cover too much
  4. Scroll internal — Page shouldn't scroll
  5. Focus management — Trap focus inside
  6. Escape key — Close on Escape

Common Patterns​

Contact Sidebar​

Contact Us [X]
-----------
[Name      ]
[Email     ]
[Phone     ]
[Message   ]
-----------
[Send      ]

Product Quick View​

[Product Image] [X]
-----------
Product Name
$99.00
★★★★☆ (45 reviews)
-----------
[Description text]
-----------
[Add to Cart]

Filter Sidebar​

Filters [Clear] [X]
-----------
Category
[ ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
Price Range
[$0] - [$100]
-----------
[Apply Filters]

Mobile Considerations​

  • Full-width on small screens
  • Larger touch targets
  • Bottom-sheet alternative
  • Swipe to close (if supported)
  • Avoid horizontal scroll

Accessibility​

  • Focus trap when open
  • Escape key closes
  • Announced to screen readers
  • Focusable close button
  • Return focus when closed