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Stepper API

API reference docs for the React Stepper component. Learn about the props, CSS, and other APIs of this exported module.

Component demos

Import

import Stepper from '@mui/material/Stepper';
// or
import { Stepper } from '@mui/material';
Learn about the difference by reading this guide on minimizing bundle size.

Props

Props of the native component are also available.

activeStep

Set the active step (zero based index). Set to -1 to disable all the steps.

Type:integer

Default:0

alternativeLabel

If set to 'true' and orientation is horizontal, then the step label will be positioned under the icon.

Type:bool

Default:false

children

Two or more <Step /> components.

Type:node

classes

Override or extend the styles applied to the component.

See CSS API below for more details.

Type:object

component

The component used for the root node. Either a string to use a HTML element or a component.

Type:elementType

connector

An element to be placed between each step.

Type:element

Default:<StepConnector />

nonLinear

If set the Stepper will not assist in controlling steps for linear flow.

Type:bool

Default:false

orientation

The component orientation (layout flow direction).

Type:'horizontal'
| 'vertical'

Default:'horizontal'

sx

The system prop that allows defining system overrides as well as additional CSS styles.

See the `sx` page for more details.

Type:Array<func
| object
| bool>
| func
| object

The ref is forwarded to the root element.

Theme default props

You can use MuiStepper to change the default props of this component with the theme.

CSS classes

These class names are useful for styling with CSS. They are applied to the component's slots when specific states are triggered.

.MuiStepper-alternativeLabel

Styles applied to the root element if alternativeLabel={true}.

Rule name:alternativeLabel

.MuiStepper-horizontal

Styles applied to the root element if orientation="horizontal".

Rule name:horizontal

.MuiStepper-root

Styles applied to the root element.

Rule name:root

.MuiStepper-vertical

Styles applied to the root element if orientation="vertical".

Rule name:vertical


You can override the style of the component using one of these customization options: