Lists are a visual representation of one or more related items. They are commonly used to display a collection of options.

![Lists Cover](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/covers/cover-lists.webp)

## Resources

|      Type      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Link                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  Status   |
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| Design         | [Design source (Figma)](https://goo.gle/tv-desing-kit)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Available |
| Implementation | [Jetpack Compose](https://developer.android.com/reference/kotlin/androidx/tv/material3/package-summary#ListItem(kotlin.Boolean,kotlin.Function0,kotlin.Function0,androidx.compose.ui.Modifier,kotlin.Boolean,kotlin.Function0,kotlin.Function0,kotlin.Function0,kotlin.Function1,kotlin.Function0,androidx.compose.ui.unit.Dp,androidx.tv.material3.ListItemShape,androidx.tv.material3.ListItemColors,androidx.tv.material3.ListItemScale,androidx.tv.material3.ListItemBorder,androidx.tv.material3.ListItemGlow,androidx.compose.foundation.interaction.MutableInteractionSource)) | Available |

## Highlights

- Lists are a continuous collection of text or images.
- Lists should feel natural and be scannable.
- Lists are made up of items containing primary and supplemental actions represented by icons and text.

## Variants

There are three types of lists: one-line list, two-line list, and three-line list.

![Lists Anatomy](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/list-types.webp)

1. **One-line list**: A single line to communicate each item. This simple design ensures each item is clearly distinct from the other.
2. **Two-line list**: Uses two parallel lines to communicate each item. This structured design ensures natural readability and avoids cognitive overload.
3. **Three-line list**: Uses three parallel lines to represent each item. This decorative design creates a high level of visual prominence.

## Anatomy

![Lists Anatomy](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/list-item-anatomy.webp)

1. **Icon**: A small graphic that represents a specific object or action, often used to visually communicate an idea or concept.
2. **Overline**: A short line of text that appears above title or subtitle, often used to provide additional context or emphasis.
3. **Title**: A large, bold line of text that serves as the main heading of a design element or page.
4. **Subtitle**: A smaller line of text that provides additional information or context below a main title.
5. **Control**: An interactive element that allows the user to input a decision.

## States

![List States](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/list-item-states.webp)

## Spec

![List Specs](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/list-item-spec.webp)

![List Height Suggestion](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/list-item-height.webp)

![List Spacing](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/list-item-spacing.webp)

## Usage

Lists are vertically organized groups of text and images. Optimized for reading comprehension, a list consists of a single continuous column of items. List items can contain primary and supplemental actions represented by icons and text.  
![](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/container-do.webp)  
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### Do

List items are not buttons. The items don't have containers. List items are, by default, unselected and unfocused.  
![](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/container-dont.webp)  
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### Caution

Use container background for list items only when necessary.

### Selection controls

Controls display information and actions for list items. They can be aligned to the leading or trailing edge of the list item.

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![Selection checkbox](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/selection-checkbox.webp)  
![Selection radio](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/selection-radio.webp)  
![Selection switch](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/selection-switch.webp)

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1. **Checkboxes**: Select one or more list items.
2. **Radio buttons**: Select exactly one item in the list.
3. **Switches**: Toggle a control on or off.

![](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/selection-do.webp)  
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### Do

Use an icon selection indicator to clearly show the selected item in a list. This will help users easily identify which item they have selected and improve the overall user experience.  
![](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/selection-dont.webp)  
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### Don't

Avoid relying solely on the background color to indicate selection in a list.  
![](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/action-dont.webp)  
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### Don't

Avoid placing buttons inside a list item as it can cause confusion about which element is currently in focus.

### Icons

![](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/icon-do.webp)  
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### Do

If you're showing the same type of content in the list, omit icons to reduce visual noise and improve the user experience. Avoid using icons in a list when they serve no purpose and don't provide additional information.  
![](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/icon-dont.webp)  
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### Don't

Avoid using the same icon for all items in a list. This can be visually overwhelming and confusing for users. Instead, use icons only when they add value or provide additional information.

### Avatars and images

List items can include images in a circular crop to represent a person or entity.

![Avatars & Images](https://developer.android.com/static/design/ui/tv/guides/components/images/lists/avatar-do.webp)