Slider
Also known as: Content Slider, Swipe Slider
A UI pattern where content items are arranged horizontally and navigated by swiping or tapping arrow controls, exposing one or a few items at a time. Unlike carousels, sliders typically do not auto-advance. Accessibility concerns overlap with carousels: keyboard access, discoverable navigation controls, and avoiding reliance on bidirectional scrolling (WCAG 2.2 1.4.10 advises against horizontal scrolling). For cognitively accessible design, sliders work best when combined with clear visual cues (arrows, dots, partial next-item visibility) that signal more content exists.
Category: Design Patterns · User Interface
Related: Carousel · Design Pattern · WCAG