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2025

Living Component Page

This page represent all of the available components on instructure.com and their variations.

  • Please note this is not all encompassing! 
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Microheading 

Text component heading

The Basic Text component is used for standard body copy across the site. It ensures consistency in typography, spacing, and accessibility. Use this component for paragraphs, instructions, and other general content where a simple text treatment is needed.

Text component

Usage guidelines

This is a basic text component. It provides a consistent reading experience across all pages and adapts responsively to different screen sizes.

  • Ideal for body text, descriptions, and non-heading content.

  • Supports semantic HTML tags (e.g., <p>, <strong>, <em>) for accessibility and SEO.

  • Default text should follow brand voice and tone standards.

Text component features

Cards (up to 5 suggested)

Use cards to break down supporting details or list features related to the main text block.

Modular by Design

Components are built for flexibility—easily rearranged to meet evolving content needs.

Responsive Out of the Box

Each card automatically adjusts to screen size and layout, maintaining usability across devices.

Editor-Friendly

With clear fields for headline and body text for easy updates.

Brand-Aligned Styling

All typography, spacing, and borders follow the global design tokens—no custom overrides needed.

Optimized for Accessibility

Cards support semantic HTML and pass WCAG 2.2 AA standards by default for color contrast and readability.

Text component

Optional Highlight Block

Use the Mission Statement style to call out bold messaging or unique positioning. This variant is ideal for emphasizing brand values, strategic priorities, or high-impact content.

You can include a mission statement

This layout is ideal for reinforcing purpose-driven messaging.

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Component:

CTA Banner

Use this component when you need a high-visibility call-to-action at the mid or bottom of a landing page. Ideal for campaigns, product promotions, lead generation, or key messaging.

Component: Benefit Cards

Use this component to highlight individual integrations, services, or platform capabilities. Benefit Cards are best used in groups (3–5 cards) to surface a collection of related features, partners, or use cases. Each card includes a logo or icon, headline, body text, and optional CTA.

Microheading

Heading for Benefit Cards Slider

Similar to Grid

Benefit Cards are best used in groups (3–5 cards) to surface a collection of related features, partners, or use cases.

CTA usage

Use CTAs when additional context or product detail is available on another page.

Parchment
Optional visual placement

The icon or logo can be positioned at the top or bottom.

CTA Banner

Standard CTA w/ form

Use this component when you need a high-visibility call-to-action at the top or bottom of a landing page. Ideal for campaigns, product promotions, lead generation, or key messaging.

Microheading

Three-Column Content

personalized offering

Title (optional)

Subtitle (optional)
  • Title is main label for the content block. Keep it short and descriptive.
  • Subtitle is used to add supporting context or categorize the card further.
Stats and milestones

Image

Optional but encouraged. Appears above the text and helps visually differentiate each card. Use high-quality, relevant imagery.

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Title

subtitle

Description (optional) - Use 1–2 short sentences to elaborate on what the user can expect when engaging with this content.

Students in a group discussion

4+ Listing

Optional

This component will shift to a new row when 4+ items are added.

Mastery Background Image

Banner with Rounded Corners

Use this CTA Banner variant for smaller campaigns, events, or announcements. Works well mid-page or as a soft conversion opportunity.

A diverse group of people wearing bright clothing with a beige background

CTA Banner

Optional visual variant

Use when showcasing community, user stories, or personal connection to your brand.