Patterns
USWDS patterns are practical guidelines and best practices for common user interactions
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Assist users in entering form information by reducing their cognitive load and offering peace of mind.
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Help users to easily identify and access content in whatever language they prefer.
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Help users to provide information that is key to their identity.
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USWDS is an active open source community of government engineers, content specialists, and designers. Our contributors both in and out of government support dozens of agencies and nearly 200 sites.
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