Divider

A divider is a thin line that groups content in lists and layouts.

Dividers separate content into clear groups.

List Dividers

The divider renders as an <hr> by default. You can save rendering this DOM element by using the divider property on the ListItem component.

<List component="nav" className={classes.root} aria-label="mailbox folders">
  <ListItem button>
    <ListItemText primary="Inbox" />
  </ListItem>
  <Divider />
  <ListItem button divider>
    <ListItemText primary="Drafts" />
  </ListItem>
  <ListItem button>
    <ListItemText primary="Trash" />
  </ListItem>
  <Divider light />
  <ListItem button>
    <ListItemText primary="Spam" />
  </ListItem>
</List>

HTML5 Specification

In a list, you should ensure the Divider is rendered as an <li> to match the HTML5 specification. The examples below show two ways of achieving this.

Inset Dividers

Photos
Jan 9, 2014
Work
Jan 7, 2014
Vacation
July 20, 2014

Subheader Dividers

Photos
Jan 9, 2014
Divider
Work
Jan 7, 2014
Leisure
Vacation
July 20, 2014

Middle Dividers

Toothbrush

$4.50

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Select type

Extra Soft

Soft

Medium

Hard

Vertical Dividers

You can also render a divider vertically using the orientation prop. Note the use of the flexItem prop to accommodate for the flex container.

<Grid container alignItems="center" className={classes.root}>
  <FormatAlignLeftIcon />
  <FormatAlignCenterIcon />
  <FormatAlignRightIcon />
  <Divider orientation="vertical" flexItem />
  <FormatBoldIcon />
  <FormatItalicIcon />
  <FormatUnderlinedIcon />
</Grid>

API

<Divider />