---
meta:
  title: USAStepIndicator
  component: usa-step-indicator
---

# USAStepIndicator

A USWDS step-indicator component built with Lit Element.

## Usage

```html
<usa-step-indicator></usa-step-indicator>
```

```javascript
import 'path/to/uswds-webcomponents/src/components/step-indicator/index.js';
```

## Properties

| Property | Type | Default | Description |
|----------|------|---------|-------------|
| `steps` | `StepItem[]` | `[]` | Property description |
| `currentStep` | `any` | `1` | Property description |
| `showLabels` | `any` | `true` | Property description |
| `counters` | `any` | `false` | Property description |
| `center` | `any` | `false` | Property description |
| `small` | `any` | `false` | Property description |
| `heading` | `any` | `''` | Property description |

## Events

| Event | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| No custom events | | |

## Accessibility

This component implements USWDS accessibility standards:

- Proper ARIA attributes and roles
- Keyboard navigation support
- Screen reader compatibility
- High contrast mode support

## USWDS Documentation

- [Step-indicator - U.S. Web Design System](https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/step-indicator/)
- [Step-indicator Guidance](https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/step-indicator/#guidance)
- [Step-indicator Accessibility](https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/step-indicator/#accessibility)

## Implementation Notes

- Uses light DOM for maximum USWDS compatibility
- Follows official USWDS HTML structure and CSS classes
- Progressive enhancement with USWDS JavaScript behaviors when available

## Testing

Run component tests:

```bash
npm test src/components/step-indicator/usa-step-indicator.test.ts
```

## Storybook

View component examples: [USAStepIndicator Stories](http://localhost:6006/?path=/story/components-step-indicator)

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_This README is automatically updated when component code changes._
_Last updated: 2025-10-18_