Dots

The Dots loader communicates ongoing activity after a user takes an action. It tells them that something is taking place.

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Used for this
  • To indicate that a single component, like a Button or Search input, is doing something
Not for this
  • To communicate a page is loading, use a Skeleton loader or Spinner instead
  • To communicate typing status, use an Inline loader instead
  • To communication progress, use a Progress loader instead

How to use it

Default

The default application of a Dots loader includes accessibility attributes that identify it as an indeterminate progress bar.

Color

By default, color is inherited from the parent element unless specified.

Size

By default, size is inherited from font size unless specified.

Configuration

  • Name8.23.1•View source•View on npm
  • Installnpm install @zendeskgarden/react-loaders
  • Depsnpm install react react-dom prop-types styled-components @zendeskgarden/react-theming
  • Importimport { Dots } from '@zendeskgarden/react-loaders'

API

Dots

Prop nameTypeDefaultDescription
color
string'inherit'Sets the fill color. Inherits the parent font color by default
delayMS
number750Delays showing the loader to prevent a quick render flash during normal loading times. Time is in milliseconds
duration
number1250Sets the speed of the loading animation in milliseconds
size
string | numberinheritSets the height and width in pixels. Inherits the parent font-size by default
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