Collapsible Sections in SharePoint pages use an accordion-style layout that lets users expand and collapse content on demand, keeping pages clean, scannable, and easy to navigate.

Common Use Cases

• FAQs & help content: collapse answers to reduce scrolling and cognitive overload
• Policy & procedure page: hide detailed steps unless users need them
• Departmental pages: group information by topic (HR, IT, Finance, Benefits, Training, etc.) for easier consumption
• Knowledge bases: present large volumes of information in a digestible format.
• Audience-specific content: separate content for different roles or groups (employees, managers, new hires, vendors)
• Onboarding pages: reveal guidance progressively instead of all at once
• Training and documentation hubs: structure step-by-step guides, troubleshooting content, and learning resources

Benefits

• Cleaner page layout: reduces visual clutter and prevents long pages from feeling overwhelming
• Improved user experience: allows users to quickly find and focus on only the content that is relevant to them
• Better content organization: encourages logical grouping of related information
• Enhanced mobile experience: makes long pages easier to consume on smaller screens
• Fully out-of-the-box: no code, scripts, or third-party tools required

Key Considerations

• Clear section titles are critical: titles act as navigation and must clearly describe the hidden content
• Default state matters: sections can be expanded or collapsed by default; collapsed is usually better for long pages
• Not just text: sections can contain other web parts such as images, lists, forms, videos, etc
• Avoid overuse: too many collapsible sections can hurt usability and make pages feel fragmented
• Section-level behavior: entire sections collapse, not individual web parts
• Search visibility: content is searchable, even when collapsed