HStack

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This is an illustration of a Themed HStack component with default configuration.

space

reversed

<HStack space="md" reversed={false}>
  <Box w="$20" h="$20" bg="$blue300" />
  <Box w="$20" h="$20" bg="$blue400" />
  <Box w="$20" h="$20" bg="$blue500" />
</HStack>

API Reference

Import

To use this component in your project, include the following import statement in your file.

import { HStack } from '@gluestack-ui/themed';

Anatomy

The structure provided below can help you identify and understand a HStack component's various parts.

export default () => <HStack />

Component Props

This section provides a comprehensive reference list for the component props, detailing descriptions, properties, types, and default behavior for easy project integration.

It inherits all the properties of React Native's View component.

Accessibility

The accessibility of a HStack is primarily determined by the accessibility information of the components it contains. When you pass an accessible component inside a HStack, its accessibility attributes, such as labels and hints, will be utilized by assistive technologies like screen readers.

Themed

The themed version of the component is a pre-styled version of the component, which allows you to quickly integrate the component into your project. The component's design and functionality are fully defined, allowing you to focus on the more important aspects of your project. To know more about Themed Library please visit this link.

Props

HStack component is created using View component from react-native. It extends all the props supported by React Native View, utility props and the props mentioned below.

Prop	Type	Default	Description
space	string	-	It sets the space between children. By default there is no space between the HStack items.
reversed	boolean	false	When true, it places the HStack items in reverse direction.

Note: These props are exclusively applicable when utilizing the default configuration of gluestack-ui/config. If you are using a custom theme, these props may not be available.

Examples

The Examples section provides visual representations of the different variants of the component, allowing you to quickly and easily determine which one best fits your needs. Simply copy the code and integrate it into your project.

HStack Reversed

An HStack component with the reversed prop reverses the order of horizontally stacked elements, allowing for customized layouts and visual arrangements of content within a user interface.

<HStack space="md" reversed>
  <Box w="$20" h="$20" bg="$blue300" />
  <Box w="$20" h="$20" bg="$blue400" />
  <Box w="$20" h="$20" bg="$blue500" />
</HStack>

Unstyled

We provide in-depth information on how to customize and extend the component's functionality to meet your needs. Below, we describe how to modify the component to suit your requirements.

Spec Doc

Explore the comprehensive details of the HStack in this document, including its implementation details, checklist, and potential future additions. Dive into the thought process behind the component and gain insights into its development journey.