Steppers

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Source: Apple Inc. Canonical content at https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/steppers. This file is a structured index of that content, snapshot 2025-02-02. Apple HIG text and imagery are © Apple Inc.; this repository provides organization and cross-referencing for AI agent consumption only.

Steppers

Best practices

Make the value that a stepper affects obvious.

Consider pairing a stepper with a text field when large value changes are likely.

Platform considerations

macOS

For large value ranges, consider supporting Shift-click to change the value quickly.

Resources

Developer documentation


For the complete guidance, including worked examples and illustrations, see the canonical page: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/steppers

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