# Component Reference

This document serves as a comprehensive reference for all available components. It covers three main categories:

- **Layout Components** - For organizing and structuring content (Action Rows, Sections, Containers)
- **Content Components** - For displaying static text, images, and files (Text Display, Media Gallery, Thumbnails)
- **Interactive Components** - For user interactions (Buttons, Select Menus, Text Input)

To use these components, you need to send the [message flag](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-flags) `1 << 15` (IS\_COMPONENTS\_V2) which can be sent on a per-message basis. Once a message has been sent with this flag, it can't be removed from that message. This enables the new components system with the following changes:

- The `content` and `embeds` fields will no longer work but you'll be able to use [Text Display](/guides/components-reference#text-display) and [Container](/guides/components-reference#container) as replacements
- Attachments won't show by default - they must be exposed through components
- The `poll` and `stickers` fields are disabled
- Messages allow up to 40 total components

:::callout{intent="info"}
[Legacy component behavior](/guides/components-reference#legacy-message-component-behavior) will continue to work but provide less flexibility and control over the message layout.
:::

For a practical guide on implementing these components, see our [Using Message Components](/guides/components-using-message-components) and [Using Modal Components](/guides/components-using-modal-components) documentation.

***

## What is a Component

Components allow you to style and structure your messages, modals, and interactions. They are interactive elements that can create rich user experiences in your Discord applications.

Components are a field on the [message object](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-object) and [modal](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#modal). You can use them when creating messages or responding to an interaction, like an [application command](/guides/interactions-application-commands).

### Component Object

###### Component Types

The following is a complete table of available components. Details about each component are in the sections below.

| Type | Name                                                                  | Description                                                    | Style       | Usage          |
| ---- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | -------------- |
| 1    | [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row)                 | Container to display a row of interactive components           | Layout      | Message        |
| 2    | [Button](/guides/components-reference#button)                         | Button object                                                  | Interactive | Message        |
| 3    | [String Select](/guides/components-reference#string-select)           | Select menu for picking from defined text options              | Interactive | Message, Modal |
| 4    | [Text Input](/guides/components-reference#text-input)                 | Text input object                                              | Interactive | Modal          |
| 5    | [User Select](/guides/components-reference#user-select)               | Select menu for users                                          | Interactive | Message, Modal |
| 6    | [Role Select](/guides/components-reference#role-select)               | Select menu for roles                                          | Interactive | Message, Modal |
| 7    | [Mentionable Select](/guides/components-reference#mentionable-select) | Select menu for mentionables (users _and_ roles)               | Interactive | Message, Modal |
| 8    | [Channel Select](/guides/components-reference#channel-select)         | Select menu for channels                                       | Interactive | Message, Modal |
| 9    | [Section](/guides/components-reference#section)                       | Container to display text alongside an accessory component     | Layout      | Message        |
| 10   | [Text Display](/guides/components-reference#text-display)             | Markdown text                                                  | Content     | Message, Modal |
| 11   | [Thumbnail](/guides/components-reference#thumbnail)                   | Small image that can be used as an accessory                   | Content     | Message        |
| 12   | [Media Gallery](/guides/components-reference#media-gallery)           | Display images and other media                                 | Content     | Message        |
| 13   | [File](/guides/components-reference#file)                             | Displays an attached file                                      | Content     | Message        |
| 14   | [Separator](/guides/components-reference#separator)                   | Component to add vertical padding between other components     | Layout      | Message        |
| 17   | [Container](/guides/components-reference#container)                   | Container that visually groups a set of components             | Layout      | Message        |
| 18   | [Label](/guides/components-reference#label)                           | Container associating a label and description with a component | Layout      | Modal          |
| 19   | [File Upload](/guides/components-reference#file-upload)               | Component for uploading files                                  | Interactive | Modal          |
| 21   | [Radio Group](/guides/components-reference#radio-group)               | Single-choice set of options                                   | Interactive | Modal          |
| 22   | [Checkbox Group](/guides/components-reference#checkbox-group)         | Multi-selectable group of checkboxes                           | Interactive | Modal          |
| 23   | [Checkbox](/guides/components-reference#checkbox)                     | Single checkbox for yes/no choice                              | Interactive | Modal          |

***

## Anatomy of a Component

All components have the following fields:

| Field | Type    | Description                                                               |
| ----- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type  | integer | The [type](/guides/components-reference#component-types) of the component |
| id?   | integer | 32 bit integer used as an optional identifier for component               |

The `id` field is optional and is used to identify components in the response from an interaction. The `id` must be unique within the message and is generated sequentially if left empty. Generation of `id`s won't use another `id` that exists in the message if you have one defined for another component. Sending components with an `id` of `0` is allowed but will be treated as empty and replaced by the API.

###### Custom ID

Additionally, interactive components like buttons and selects must have a `custom_id` field. The developer defines this field when sending the component payload, and it is returned in the interaction payload sent when a user interacts with the component. For example, if you set `custom_id: click_me` on a button, you'll receive an interaction containing `custom_id: click_me` when a user clicks that button.

`custom_id` is only available on interactive components and must be unique per component. Multiple components on the same message must not share the same `custom_id`. This field is a string of 1 to 100 characters and can be used flexibly to maintain state or pass through other important data.

| Field      | Type   | Description                                    |
| ---------- | ------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
| custom\_id | string | Developer-defined identifier, 1-100 characters |

***

## Action Row

An Action Row is a top-level layout component.

Action Rows can contain one of the following:

- Up to 5 contextually grouped [buttons](/guides/components-reference#button)
- A single select component ([string select](/guides/components-reference#string-select), [user select](/guides/components-reference#user-select), [role select](/guides/components-reference#role-select), [mentionable select](/guides/components-reference#mentionable-select), or [channel select](/guides/components-reference#channel-select))

:::callout{intent="info"}
[Label](/guides/components-reference#label) is recommended for use over an Action Row in modals. Action Row with Text Inputs in modals are now deprecated.
:::

###### Action Row Structure

| Field      | Type                                                                                             | Description                                                                                                                                           |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type       | integer                                                                                          | `1` for action row component                                                                                                                          |
| id?        | integer                                                                                          | Optional identifier for component                                                                                                                     |
| components | array of [action row child components](/guides/components-reference#action-row-child-components) | Up to 5 interactive [button](/guides/components-reference#button) components or a single [select](/guides/components-reference#user-select) component |

###### Action Row Child Components

| Available Components                                                  | Description                               |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| [Button](/guides/components-reference#button)                         | An Action Row can contain up to 5 Buttons |
| [String Select](/guides/components-reference#string-select)           | A single String Select                    |
| [User Select](/guides/components-reference#user-select)               | A single User Select                      |
| [Role Select](/guides/components-reference#role-select)               | A single Role Select                      |
| [Mentionable Select](/guides/components-reference#mentionable-select) | A single Mentionable Select               |
| [Channel Select](/guides/components-reference#channel-select)         | A single Channel Select                   |

###### Examples

:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of an Action Row with three buttons](../img/images/components/action-row.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 1,  // ComponentType.ACTION_ROW
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 2,  // ComponentType.BUTTON
          "custom_id": "click_yes",
          "label": "Accept",
          "style": 1
        },
        {
          "type": 2,  // ComponentType.BUTTON
          "label": "Learn More",
          "style": 5,
          "url": "http://watchanimeattheoffice.com/"
        },
        {
          "type": 2,  // ComponentType.BUTTON
          "custom_id": "click_no",
          "label": "Decline",
          "style": 4
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

***

## Button

A Button is an interactive component that can only be used in messages. It creates clickable elements that users can interact with, sending an [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-object) to your app when clicked.

Buttons must be placed inside an [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row) or a [Section](/guides/components-reference#section)'s `accessory` field.

###### Button Structure

| Field       | Type                                                           | Description                                                                                                                    |
| ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type        | integer                                                        | `2` for a button                                                                                                               |
| id?         | integer                                                        | Optional identifier for component                                                                                              |
| style       | integer                                                        | A [button style](/guides/components-reference#button-styles)                                                                   |
| label?      | string                                                         | Text that appears on the button; max 80 characters                                                                             |
| emoji?      | partial [emoji](/guides/http-api-resources-emoji#emoji-object) | `name`, `id`, and `animated`                                                                                                   |
| custom\_id? | string                                                         | Developer-defined identifier for the button; 1-100 characters                                                                  |
| sku\_id?    | snowflake                                                      | Identifier for a purchasable [SKU](/guides/http-api-resources-sku#sku-object), only available when using premium-style buttons |
| url?        | string                                                         | URL for link-style buttons; max 512 characters                                                                                 |
| disabled?   | boolean                                                        | Whether the button is disabled (defaults to `false`)                                                                           |

Buttons come in various styles to convey different types of actions. These styles also define what fields are valid for a button.

- Non-link and non-premium buttons **must** have a `custom_id`, and cannot have a `url` or a `sku_id`.
- Link buttons **must** have a `url`, and cannot have a `custom_id`
- Link buttons do not send an [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-object) to your app when clicked
- Premium buttons **must** contain a `sku_id`, and cannot have a `custom_id`, `label`, `url`, or `emoji`.
- Premium buttons do not send an [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-object) to your app when clicked

###### Button Styles

| Name      | Value | Action                                                         | Required Field |
| --------- | ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- |
| Primary   | 1     | The most important or recommended action in a group of options | `custom_id`    |
| Secondary | 2     | Alternative or supporting actions                              | `custom_id`    |
| Success   | 3     | Positive confirmation or completion actions                    | `custom_id`    |
| Danger    | 4     | An action with irreversible consequences                       | `custom_id`    |
| Link      | 5     | Navigates to a URL                                             | `url`          |
| Premium   | 6     | Purchase                                                       | `sku_id`       |

###### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 1,  // ComponentType.ACTION_ROW
      "components": [
          {
            "type": 2,  // ComponentType.BUTTON,
            "custom_id": "click_me",
            "label": "Click me!",
            "style": 1
          }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Message Interaction Response Example"}
When a user interacts with a Button in a message, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 3, // InteractionType.MESSAGE_COMPONENT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "component_type": 2, // ComponentType.BUTTON
    "id": 2,
    "custom_id": "click_me",
  },
}
```
:::
::::

### Button Design Guidelines

###### General Button Content

- 34 characters max with icon or emoji.
- 38 characters max without icon or emoji.
- Keep text concise and to the point.
- Use clear and easily understandable language. Avoid jargon or overly technical terms.
- Use verbs that indicate the outcome of the action.
- Maintain consistency in language and tone across buttons.
- Anticipate the need for translation and test for expansion or contraction in different languages.

###### Multiple Buttons

Use different button styles to create a hierarchy. Use only one `Primary` button per group.

![Example showing one primary button per button group](../img/images/components/multiple-buttons-example-1.webp)

If there are multiple buttons of equal significance, use the `Secondary` button style for all buttons.

![Example showing multiple buttons in a group with equal significance](../img/images/components/multiple-buttons-example-2.webp)

###### Premium Buttons

Premium buttons will automatically have the following:

- Shop Icon
- SKU name
- SKU price

![A premium button](../img/images/components/premium-button.webp)

***

## String Select

A String Select is an interactive component that allows users to select one or more provided `options`.

String Selects can be configured for both single-select and multi-select behavior. When a user finishes making their choice(s) your app receives an [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure).

String Selects are available in messages and modals. They must be placed inside an [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row) in messages and a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label) in modals.

###### String Select Structure

| Field           | Type                                                                            | Description                                                                           |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type            | integer                                                                         | `3` for string select                                                                 |
| id?             | integer                                                                         | Optional identifier for component                                                     |
| custom\_id      | string                                                                          | ID for the select menu; 1-100 characters                                              |
| options         | array of [select options](/guides/components-reference#select-option-structure) | Specified choices in a select menu; max 25                                            |
| placeholder?    | string                                                                          | Placeholder text if nothing is selected or default; max 150 characters                |
| min\_values?\*  | integer                                                                         | Minimum number of items that must be chosen (defaults to 1); min 0 (see note), max 25 |
| max\_values?    | integer                                                                         | Maximum number of items that can be chosen (defaults to 1); max 25                    |
| required?\*\*   | boolean                                                                         | Whether the string select is required to answer in a modal (defaults to `true`)       |
| disabled?\*\*\* | boolean                                                                         | Whether select menu is disabled in a message (defaults to `false`)                    |

\* `min_values` must be either omitted or at least `1` if `required` is omitted or `true`.

\*\* The `required` field is only available for String Selects in modals. It is ignored in messages.

\*\*\* Using `disabled` in a modal will result in an error. Modals can not currently have disabled components in them.

###### Select Option Structure

| Field        | Type                                                                  | Description                                              |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| label        | string                                                                | User-facing name of the option; max 100 characters       |
| value        | string                                                                | Dev-defined value of the option; max 100 characters      |
| description? | string                                                                | Additional description of the option; max 100 characters |
| emoji?       | partial [emoji](/guides/http-api-resources-emoji#emoji-object) object | `id`, `name`, and `animated`                             |
| default?     | boolean                                                               | Will show this option as selected by default             |

###### String Select Interaction Response Structure

| Field             | Type             | Description                                                  |
| ----------------- | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type\*            | integer          | `3` for a String Select                                      |
| component\_type\* | integer          | `3` for a String Select                                      |
| id                | integer          | Unique identifier for the component                          |
| custom\_id        | string           | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters |
| values            | array of strings | The text of the selected options                             |

\* In message interaction responses `component_type` will be returned and in modal interaction responses `type` will be returned.

###### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a String Select with three options](../img/images/components/string-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 1, // ComponentType.ACTION_ROW,
      "id": 1,
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 3, // ComponentType.STRING_SELECT
          "id": 2,
          "custom_id": "favorite_bug",
          "placeholder": "Favorite bug?",
          "options": [
            {
              "label": "Ant",
              "value": "ant",
              "description": "(best option)",
              "emoji": {"name": "🐜"}
            },
            {
              "label": "Butterfly",
              "value": "butterfly",
              "emoji": {"name": "🦋"}
            },
            {
              "label": "Caterpillar",
              "value": "caterpillar",
              "emoji": {"name": "🐛"}
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Message Interaction Data Example"}
When a user interacts with a StringSelect in a message, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 3, // InteractionType.MESSAGE_COMPONENT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "component_type": 3, // ComponentType.STRING_SELECT
    "custom_id": "favorite_bug",
    "values": [
      "butterfly",
    ]
  },
}
```
:::
::::

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a String Select with three options in a modal](../img/images/components/modal-string-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9, // InteractionCallbackType.MODAL
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "bug_modal",
    "title": "Bug Survey",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "id": 1,
        "label": "Favorite bug?",
        "component": {
          "type": 3, // ComponentType.STRING_SELECT
          "id": 2,
          "custom_id": "favorite_bug",
          "placeholder": "Ants are the best",
          "options": [
            {
              "label": "Ant",
              "value": "ant",
              "description": "(best option)",
              "emoji": {"name": "🐜"}
            },
            {
              "label": "Butterfly",
              "value": "butterfly",
              "emoji": {"name": "🦋"}
            },
            {
              "label": "Caterpillar",
              "value": "caterpillar",
              "emoji": {"name": "🐛"}
            }
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
When a user submits a modal that contains a String Select, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "bug_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "id": 1,
        "component": {
          "type": 3, // ComponentType.STRING_SELECT
          "id": 2,
          "custom_id": "favorite_bug",
          "values": [
            "butterfly",
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  },
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Text Input

Text Input is an interactive component that allows users to enter free-form text responses in modals. It supports both short, single-line inputs and longer, multi-line paragraph inputs.

Text Inputs can only be used within modals and must be placed inside a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label).

:::callout{intent="info"}
We no longer recommend using Text Input within an [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row) in modals. Going forward all Text Inputs should be placed inside a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label) component.
:::

###### Text Input Structure

| Field        | Type    | Description                                                            |
| ------------ | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type         | integer | `4` for a text input                                                   |
| id?          | integer | Optional identifier for component                                      |
| custom\_id   | string  | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters           |
| style        | integer | The [Text Input Style](/guides/components-reference#text-input-styles) |
| min\_length? | integer | Minimum input length for a text input; min 0, max 4000                 |
| max\_length? | integer | Maximum input length for a text input; min 1, max 4000                 |
| required?    | boolean | Whether this component is required to be filled (defaults to `true`)   |
| value?       | string  | Pre-filled value for this component; max 4000 characters               |
| placeholder? | string  | Custom placeholder text if the input is empty; max 100 characters      |

:::callout{intent="info"}
The `label` field on a Text Input is deprecated in favor of `label` and `description` on the [Label](/guides/components-reference#label) component.
:::

###### Text Input Styles

| Name      | Value | Description       |
| --------- | ----- | ----------------- |
| Short     | 1     | Single-line input |
| Paragraph | 2     | Multi-line input  |

###### Text Input Interaction Response Structure

| Field      | Type    | Description                                                  |
| ---------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type       | integer | `4` for a Text Input                                         |
| id         | integer | Unique identifier for the component                          |
| custom\_id | string  | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters |
| value      | string  | The user's input text                                        |

###### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![A modal with Text Input in a Label](../img/images/components/modal-label.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9, // InteractionCallbackType.MODAL
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "game_feedback_modal",
    "title": "Game Feedback",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18,  // ComponentType.LABEL
        "label": "What did you find interesting about the game?",
        "description": "Please give us as much detail as possible so we can improve the game!",
        "component": {
          "type": 4,  // ComponentType.TEXT_INPUT
          "custom_id": "game_feedback",
          "style": 2,
          "min_length": 100,
          "max_length": 4000,
          "placeholder": "Write your feedback here...",
          "required": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
When a user submits a modal that contains a TextInput, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "game_feedback_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "id": 1,
        "component": {
          "type": 4, // ComponentType.TEXT_INPUT
          "id": 2,
          "custom_id": "game_feedback",
          "value": "The recent changes to acceleration feel much better, but shadows still need help"
        }
      }
    ]
  },
}
```
:::
::::

***

## User Select

A User Select is an interactive component that allows users to select one or more users in a message or modal. Options are automatically populated based on the server's available users.

User Selects can be configured for both single-select and multi-select behavior. When a user finishes making their choice(s) your app receives an [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure).

User Selects are available in messages and modals. They must be placed inside an [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row) in messages and a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label) in modals.

###### User Select Structure

| Field            | Type                                                                                          | Description                                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type             | integer                                                                                       | `5` for user select                                                                                                                                      |
| id?              | integer                                                                                       | Optional identifier for component                                                                                                                        |
| custom\_id       | string                                                                                        | ID for the select menu; 1-100 characters                                                                                                                 |
| placeholder?     | string                                                                                        | Placeholder text if nothing is selected; max 150 characters                                                                                              |
| default\_values? | array of [default value objects](/guides/components-reference#select-default-value-structure) | List of default values for auto-populated select menu components; number of default values must be in the range defined by `min_values` and `max_values` |
| min\_values?\*   | integer                                                                                       | Minimum number of items that must be chosen (defaults to 1); min 0 (see note), max 25                                                                    |
| max\_values?     | integer                                                                                       | Maximum number of items that can be chosen (defaults to 1); max 25                                                                                       |
| required?\*\*    | boolean                                                                                       | Whether the user select is required to answer in a modal (defaults to `true`)                                                                            |
| disabled?\*\*\*  | boolean                                                                                       | Whether select menu is disabled in a message (defaults to `false`)                                                                                       |

\* `min_values` must be either omitted or at least `1` if `required` is omitted or `true`.

\*\* The `required` field is only available for User Selects in modals. It is ignored in messages.

\*\*\* Using `disabled` in a modal will result in an error. Modals can not currently have disabled components in them.

###### Select Default Value Structure

| Field | Type      | Description                                                                   |
| ----- | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| id    | snowflake | ID of a user, role, or channel                                                |
| type  | string    | Type of value that `id` represents. Either `"user"`, `"role"`, or `"channel"` |

###### User Select Interaction Response Structure

| Field             | Type                                                                                   | Description                                                  |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type\*            | integer                                                                                | `5` for a User Select                                        |
| component\_type\* | integer                                                                                | `5` for a User Select                                        |
| id                | integer                                                                                | Unique identifier for the component                          |
| custom\_id        | string                                                                                 | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters |
| resolved          | [resolved data](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#resolved-data-structure) | Resolved entities from selected options                      |
| values            | array of snowflakes                                                                    | IDs of the selected users                                    |

\* In message interaction responses `component_type` will be returned and in modal interaction responses `type` will be returned.

###### Examples

:::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a User Select with two people and an app in a server](../img/images/components/user-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 1,  // ComponentType.ACTION_ROW
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 5,  // ComponentType.USER_SELECT
          "custom_id": "user_select",
          "placeholder": "Select a user"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

::::accordion{title="Message Interaction Data Example"}
When a user interacts with a User Select in a message, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

:::callout{intent="info"}
`members` and `users` may both be present in the `resolved` object when a user is selected.
:::

```jsonc
{
  "type": 3, // InteractionType.MESSAGE_COMPONENT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "component_type": 5, // ComponentType.USER_SELECT
    "id": 2,
    "custom_id": "user_select",
    "values": [
      "1111111111111111111",
    ],
    "resolved": {
      "members": {
        "1111111111111111111": {
          "avatar": null,
          "banner": null,
          "collectibles": null,
          "communication_disabled_until": null,
          "flags": 0,
          "joined_at": "2025-05-16T22:51:16.692000+00:00",
          "nick": null,
          "pending": false,
          "permissions": "2248473465835073",
          "premium_since": null,
          "roles": [
            "2222222222222222222"
          ],
          "unusual_dm_activity_until": null
        }
      },
      "users": {
        "1111111111111111111": {
          "avatar": "d54e87d20539fe9aad2f2cebe56809a2",
          "avatar_decoration_data": null,
          "bot": true,
          "clan": null,
          "collectibles": null,
          "discriminator": "9062",
          "display_name_styles": null,
          "global_name": null,
          "id": "1111111111111111111",
          "primary_guild": null,
          "public_flags": 524289,
          "username": "ExampleBot"
        }
      }
    }
  },
}
```
::::
:::::

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a modal with a User Select](../img/images/components/modal-user-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "user_modal",
    "title": "User Chooser",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "label": "Choose your users",
        "component": {
          "type": 5, // ComponentType.USER_SELECT
          "custom_id": "user_selected",
          "max_values": 5,
          "required": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
When a user submits a modal that contains a User Select, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "user_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "component": {
          "custom_id": "user_selected",
          "id": 2,
          "type": 5,
          "values": [
            "11111111111111111"
          ]
        },
        "id": 1,
        "type": 18
      }
    ],
    "resolved": {
      "members": {
        "11111111111111111": {
          "avatar": null,
          "banner": null,
          "collectibles": null,
          "communication_disabled_until": null,
          "flags": 0,
          "joined_at": "2025-04-02T23:07:21.476000+00:00",
          "nick": "Ant",
          "pending": false,
          "permissions": "4503599627370495",
          "premium_since": null,
          "roles": [
            "1357409927680889032"
          ],
          "unusual_dm_activity_until": null
        }
      },
      "users": {
        "11111111111111111": {
          "avatar": "a_b15bd8ee42e3c3d9a7de129fee60bc84",
          "avatar_decoration_data": null,
          "clan": null,
          "collectibles": {
            "nameplate": {
              "asset": "nameplates/spell/white_mana/",
              "expires_at": null,
              "label": "COLLECTIBLES_SPELL_WHITE_MANA_NP_A11Y",
              "palette": "bubble_gum",
              "sku_id": "1379220459203072050"
            }
          },
          "discriminator": "0",
          "display_name_styles": {
            "colors": [
              16777215
            ],
            "effect_id": 4,
            "font_id": 3
          },
          "global_name": "Anthony",
          "id": "11111111111111111",
          "primary_guild": null,
          "public_flags": 65,
          "username": "actuallyanthony"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Role Select

A Role Select is an interactive component that allows users to select one or more roles in a message or modal. Options are automatically populated based on the server's available roles.

Role Selects can be configured for both single-select and multi-select behavior. When a user finishes making their choice(s) your app receives an [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure).

Role Selects are available in messages and modals. They must be placed inside an [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row) in messages and a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label) in modals.

###### Role Select Structure

| Field            | Type                                                                                          | Description                                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type             | integer                                                                                       | `6` for role select                                                                                                                                      |
| id?              | integer                                                                                       | Optional identifier for component                                                                                                                        |
| custom\_id       | string                                                                                        | ID for the select menu; 1-100 characters                                                                                                                 |
| placeholder?     | string                                                                                        | Placeholder text if nothing is selected; max 150 characters                                                                                              |
| default\_values? | array of [default value objects](/guides/components-reference#select-default-value-structure) | List of default values for auto-populated select menu components; number of default values must be in the range defined by `min_values` and `max_values` |
| min\_values?\*   | integer                                                                                       | Minimum number of items that must be chosen (defaults to 1); min 0 (see note), max 25                                                                    |
| max\_values?     | integer                                                                                       | Maximum number of items that can be chosen (defaults to 1); max 25                                                                                       |
| required?\*\*    | boolean                                                                                       | Whether the role select is required to answer in a modal (defaults to `true`)                                                                            |
| disabled?\*\*\*  | boolean                                                                                       | Whether select menu is disabled in a message (defaults to `false`)                                                                                       |

\* `min_values` must be either omitted or at least `1` if `required` is omitted or `true`.

\*\* The `required` field is only available for Role Selects in modals. It is ignored in messages.

\*\*\* Using `disabled` in a modal will result in an error. Modals can not currently have disabled components in them.

###### Role Select Interaction Response Structure

| Field             | Type                                                                                   | Description                                                  |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type\*            | integer                                                                                | `6` for a Role Select                                        |
| component\_type\* | integer                                                                                | `6` for a Role Select                                        |
| id                | integer                                                                                | Unique identifier for the component                          |
| custom\_id        | string                                                                                 | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters |
| resolved          | [resolved data](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#resolved-data-structure) | Resolved entities from selected options                      |
| values            | array of snowflakes                                                                    | IDs of the selected roles                                    |

\* In message interaction responses `component_type` will be returned and in modal interaction responses `type` will be returned.

###### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a Role Select allowing up to 3 choices](../img/images/components/role-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 1,  // ComponentType.ACTION_ROW
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 6,  // ComponentType.ROLE_SELECT
          "custom_id": "role_ids",
          "placeholder": "Which roles?",
          "min_values": 1,
          "max_values": 3
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Message Interaction Data Example"}
When a user interacts with a Role Select in a message, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 3, // InteractionType.MESSAGE_COMPONENT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "component_type": 6, // ComponentType.ROLE_SELECT
    "id": 2,
    "custom_id": "role_ids",
    "values": [
      "222222222222222222",
    ],
    "resolved": {
      "roles": {
        "222222222222222222": {
          "color": 12745742,
          "colors": {
            "primary_color": 12745742,
            "secondary_color": null,
            "tertiary_color": null
          },
          "description": null,
          "flags": 0,
          "hoist": false,
          "icon": null,
          "id": "222222222222222222",
          "managed": false,
          "mentionable": true,
          "name": "Developer",
          "permissions": "0",
          "position": 2,
          "unicode_emoji": "🔧"
        }
      }
    }
  },
}
```
:::
::::

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a modal with a Role Select](../img/images/components/modal-role-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "role_modal",
    "title": "Role Select",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18,
        "label": "Select which roles to assign",
        "component": {
          "type": 6,
          "custom_id": "roles_selected",
          "max_values": 10,
          "required": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
When a user submits a modal that contains a Role Select, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "role_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "component": {
          "custom_id": "roles_selected",
          "id": 2,
          "type": 6,
          "values": [
            "1362213912946147499",
            "1357409927680889032"
          ]
        },
        "id": 1,
        "type": 18
      }
    ],
    "resolved": {
      "roles": {
        "1357409927680889032": {
          "color": 7419530,
          "colors": {
            "primary_color": 7419530,
            "secondary_color": null,
            "tertiary_color": null
          },
          "description": null,
          "flags": 0,
          "hoist": true,
          "icon": null,
          "id": "1357409927680889032",
          "managed": false,
          "mentionable": true,
          "name": "Player",
          "permissions": "2249596494938111",
          "position": 3,
          "unicode_emoji": "🎮"
        },
        "1362213912946147499": {
          "color": 11342935,
          "colors": {
            "primary_color": 11342935,
            "secondary_color": null,
            "tertiary_color": null
          },
          "description": null,
          "flags": 0,
          "hoist": false,
          "icon": null,
          "id": "1362213912946147499",
          "managed": false,
          "mentionable": false,
          "name": "Mod",
          "permissions": "0",
          "position": 1,
          "unicode_emoji": "🔨"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Mentionable Select

A Mentionable Select is an interactive component that allows users to select one or more mentionables in a message or modal. Options are automatically populated based on available mentionables in the server.

Mentionable Selects can be configured for both single-select and multi-select behavior. When a user finishes making their choice(s), your app receives an [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure).

Mentionable Selects are available in messages and modals. They must be placed inside an [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row) in messages and a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label) in modals.

###### Mentionable Select Structure

| Field            | Type                                                                                          | Description                                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type             | integer                                                                                       | `7` for mentionable select                                                                                                                               |
| id?              | integer                                                                                       | Optional identifier for component                                                                                                                        |
| custom\_id       | string                                                                                        | ID for the select menu; 1-100 characters                                                                                                                 |
| placeholder?     | string                                                                                        | Placeholder text if nothing is selected; max 150 characters                                                                                              |
| default\_values? | array of [default value objects](/guides/components-reference#select-default-value-structure) | List of default values for auto-populated select menu components; number of default values must be in the range defined by `min_values` and `max_values` |
| min\_values?\*   | integer                                                                                       | Minimum number of items that must be chosen (defaults to 1); min 0 (see note), max 25                                                                    |
| max\_values?     | integer                                                                                       | Maximum number of items that can be chosen (defaults to 1); max 25                                                                                       |
| required?\*\*    | boolean                                                                                       | Whether the mentionable select is required to answer in a modal (defaults to `true`)                                                                     |
| disabled?\*\*\*  | boolean                                                                                       | Whether select menu is disabled in a message (defaults to `false`)                                                                                       |

\* `min_values` must be either omitted or at least `1` if `required` is omitted or `true`.

\*\* The `required` field is only available for Mentionable Selects in modals. It is ignored in messages.

\*\*\* Using `disabled` in a modal will result in an error. Modals can not currently have disabled components in them.

###### Mentionable Select Interaction Response Structure

| Field             | Type                                                                                   | Description                                                  |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type\*            | integer                                                                                | `7` for a Mentionable Select                                 |
| component\_type\* | integer                                                                                | `7` for a Mentionable Select                                 |
| id                | integer                                                                                | Unique identifier for the component                          |
| custom\_id        | string                                                                                 | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters |
| resolved          | [resolved data](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#resolved-data-structure) | Resolved entities from selected options                      |
| values            | array of snowflakes                                                                    | IDs of the selected mentionables                             |

\* In message interaction responses `component_type` will be returned and in modal interaction responses `type` will be returned.

###### Examples

:::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a Mentionable Select from the code below](../img/images/components/mentionable-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 1,  // ComponentType.ACTION_ROW
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 7, // ComponentType.MENTIONABLE_SELECT
          "custom_id": "who_to_ping",
          "placeholder": "Who?",
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

::::accordion{title="Message Interaction Data Example"}
When a user interacts with a Mentionable Select in a message, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

:::callout{intent="info"}
`members` and `users` may both be present in the `resolved` object when a user is selected.
:::

```jsonc
{
  "type": 3, // InteractionType.MESSAGE_COMPONENT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "component_type": 7, // ComponentType.MENTIONABLE_SELECT
    "id": 2,
    "custom_id": "who_to_ping",
    "values": [
      "111111111111111111",
      "222222222222222222",
    ],
    "resolved": {
      "members": {
        "1111111111111111111": {
          "avatar": null,
          "banner": null,
          "collectibles": null,
          "communication_disabled_until": null,
          "flags": 0,
          "joined_at": "2025-05-16T22:51:16.692000+00:00",
          "nick": null,
          "pending": false,
          "permissions": "2248473465835073",
          "premium_since": null,
          "roles": [
            "2222222222222222222"
          ],
          "unusual_dm_activity_until": null
        }
      },
      "users": {
        "1111111111111111111": {
          "avatar": "d54e87d20539fe9aad2f2cebe56809a2",
          "avatar_decoration_data": null,
          "bot": true,
          "clan": null,
          "collectibles": null,
          "discriminator": "9062",
          "display_name_styles": null,
          "global_name": null,
          "id": "1111111111111111111",
          "primary_guild": null,
          "public_flags": 524289,
          "username": "ExampleBot"
        }
      },
      "roles": {
        "222222222222222222": {
          "color": 12745742,
          "colors": {
            "primary_color": 12745742,
            "secondary_color": null,
            "tertiary_color": null
          },
          "description": null,
          "flags": 0,
          "hoist": false,
          "icon": null,
          "id": "222222222222222222",
          "managed": false,
          "mentionable": true,
          "name": "Developer",
          "permissions": "0",
          "position": 2,
          "unicode_emoji": "🔧"
        }
      }
    }
  },
}
```
::::
:::::

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a Mentionable Select from the code below](../img/images/components/modal-mentionable-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "mentionable_modal",
    "title": "Unmentionables",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18,
        "label": "Who gets mentioned?",
        "component": {
          "type": 7,
          "custom_id": "mentionables_selected",
          "required": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
When a user submits a modal that contains a Mentionable Select, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "mentionable_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "component": {
          "custom_id": "mentionables_selected",
          "id": 2,
          "type": 7,
          "values": [
            "1361539726405926952"
          ]
        },
        "id": 1,
        "type": 18
      }
    ],
    "resolved": {
      "roles": {
        "1361539726405926952": {
          "color": 12745742,
          "colors": {
            "primary_color": 12745742,
            "secondary_color": null,
            "tertiary_color": null
          },
          "description": null,
          "flags": 0,
          "hoist": false,
          "icon": null,
          "id": "1361539726405926952",
          "managed": false,
          "mentionable": true,
          "name": "Developer",
          "permissions": "0",
          "position": 2,
          "unicode_emoji": "🔧"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Channel Select

A Channel Select is an interactive component that allows users to select one or more channels in a message or modal. Options are automatically populated based on available channels in the server and can be filtered by channel types.

Channel Selects can be configured for both single-select and multi-select behavior. When a user finishes making their choice(s) your app receives an [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure).

Channel Selects are available in messages and modals. They must be placed inside an [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row) in messages and a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label) in modals.

###### Channel Select Structure

| Field            | Type                                                                                          | Description                                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type             | integer                                                                                       | `8` for channel select                                                                                                                                   |
| id?              | integer                                                                                       | Optional identifier for component                                                                                                                        |
| custom\_id       | string                                                                                        | ID for the select menu; 1-100 characters                                                                                                                 |
| channel\_types?  | array of [channel types](/guides/http-api-resources-channel#channel-types)                    | List of channel types to include in the channel select component                                                                                         |
| placeholder?     | string                                                                                        | Placeholder text if nothing is selected; max 150 characters                                                                                              |
| default\_values? | array of [default value objects](/guides/components-reference#select-default-value-structure) | List of default values for auto-populated select menu components; number of default values must be in the range defined by `min_values` and `max_values` |
| min\_values?\*   | integer                                                                                       | Minimum number of items that must be chosen (defaults to 1); min 0 (see note), max 25                                                                    |
| max\_values?     | integer                                                                                       | Maximum number of items that can be chosen (defaults to 1); max 25                                                                                       |
| required?\*\*    | boolean                                                                                       | Whether the channel select is required to answer in a modal (defaults to `true`)                                                                         |
| disabled?\*\*\*  | boolean                                                                                       | Whether select menu is disabled in a message (defaults to `false`)                                                                                       |

\* `min_values` must be either omitted or at least `1` if `required` is omitted or `true`.

\*\* The `required` field is only available for Channel Selects in modals. It is ignored in messages.

\*\*\* Using `disabled` in a modal will result in an error. Modals can not currently have disabled components in them.

###### Channel Select Interaction Response Structure

| Field             | Type                                                                                   | Description                                                  |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type\*            | integer                                                                                | `8` for a Channel Select                                     |
| component\_type\* | integer                                                                                | `8` for a Channel Select                                     |
| id                | integer                                                                                | Unique identifier for the component                          |
| custom\_id        | string                                                                                 | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters |
| resolved          | [resolved data](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#resolved-data-structure) | Resolved entities from selected options                      |
| values            | array of snowflakes                                                                    | IDs of the selected channels                                 |

\* In message interaction responses `component_type` will be returned and in modal interaction responses `type` will be returned.

###### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a Channel Select for text channels](../img/images/components/channel-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 1,  // ComponentType.ACTION_ROW
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 8,  // ComponentType.CHANNEL_SELECT
          "custom_id": "notification_channel",
          "channel_types": [0],  // ChannelType.TEXT
          "placeholder": "Which text channel?"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Message Interaction Data Example"}
When a user interacts with a Channel Select in a message, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 3, // InteractionType.MESSAGE_COMPONENT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "component_type": 8, // ComponentType.CHANNEL_SELECT
    "id": 2,
    "custom_id": "notification_channel",
    "values": [
      "333333333333333333",
    ],
    "resolved": {
      "channels": {
        "333333333333333333": {
          "flags": 0,
          "guild_id": "44444444444444444",
          "id": "333333333333333333",
          "last_message_id": null,
          "name": "playtesting",
          "nsfw": false,
          "parent_id": "5555555555555555",
          "permissions": "4503599627370495",
          "position": 1,
          "rate_limit_per_user": 0,
          "topic": null,
          "type": 0  // ChannelType.TEXT
        }
      }
    }
  },
}
```
:::
::::

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a modal with a Channel Select](../img/images/components/modal-channel-select.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "channel_modal",
    "title": "Lockdown",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18,
        "label": "Which channel should be locked?",
        "component": {
          "type": 8,
          "custom_id": "channel_selected",
          "required": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
When a user submits a modal that contains a Channel Select, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "channel_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "component": {
          "custom_id": "channel_selected",
          "id": 2,
          "type": 8,
          "values": [
            "1357483683627663450"
          ]
        },
        "id": 1,
        "type": 18
      }
    ],
    "resolved": {
      "channels": {
        "1357483683627663450": {
          "flags": 0,
          "guild_id": "1111111111111111",
          "id": "1357483683627663450",
          "last_message_id": null,
          "name": "playtesting",
          "nsfw": false,
          "parent_id": "1357129309164404938",
          "permissions": "4503599627370495",
          "position": 1,
          "rate_limit_per_user": 0,
          "topic": null,
          "type": 0
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Section

A Section is a top-level layout component that allows you to contextually associate content with an accessory component.
The typical use-case is to contextually associate [text content](/guides/components-reference#text-display) with
an [accessory](/guides/components-reference#section-accessory-components).

Sections are currently only available in messages.

:::callout{intent="info"}
To use this component in messages you must send the [message flag](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-flags) `1 << 15` (IS\_COMPONENTS\_V2) which can be activated on a per-message basis.
:::

###### Section Structure

| Field      | Type                                                                                       | Description                                                                                                            |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type       | integer                                                                                    | `9` for section component                                                                                              |
| id?        | integer                                                                                    | Optional identifier for component                                                                                      |
| components | array of [section child components](/guides/components-reference#section-child-components) | One to three child components representing the content of the section that is contextually associated to the accessory |
| accessory  | [section accessory component](/guides/components-reference#section-accessory-components)   | A component that is contextually associated to the content of the section                                              |

:::callout{intent="info"}
Don't hardcode `components` to contain only text components. We may add other components in the future. Similarly, `accessory` may be expanded to include other components in the future.
:::

###### Section Child Components

| Available Components                                      |
| --------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Text Display](/guides/components-reference#text-display) |

###### Section Accessory Components

| Available Components                                |
| --------------------------------------------------- |
| [Button](/guides/components-reference#button)       |
| [Thumbnail](/guides/components-reference#thumbnail) |

###### Examples

:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a Section showing a fake game changelog and a thumbnail](../img/images/components/section.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 9,  // ComponentType.SECTION
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
          "content": "# Real Game v7.3"
        },
        {
          "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
          "content": "Hope you're excited, the update is finally here! Here are some of the changes:\n- Fixed a bug where certain treasure chests wouldn't open properly\n- Improved server stability during peak hours\n- Added a new type of gravity that will randomly apply when the moon is visible in-game\n- Every third thursday the furniture will scream your darkest secrets to nearby npcs"
        },
        {
          "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
          "content": "-# That last one wasn't real, but don't use voice chat near furniture just in case..."
        }
      ],
      "accessory": {
        "type": 11,  // ComponentType.THUMBNAIL
        "media": {
          "url": "https://websitewithopensourceimages/gamepreview.webp"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

***

## Text Display

A Text Display is a top-level content component that allows you to add markdown formatted text, including mentions (users, roles, etc) and emojis.
The behavior of this component is extremely similar to the [`content` field of a message](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-object), but allows you to add multiple text components, controlling the layout of your message.

When sent in a message, pingable mentions (@user, @role, etc) present in this component will ping and send notifications based on the
value of the [allowed mention object](/guides/http-api-resources-message#allowed-mentions-object) set in [`message.allowed_mentions`](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-object).

:::callout{intent="info"}
To use this component in messages you must send the [message flag](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-flags) `1 << 15` (IS\_COMPONENTS\_V2) which can be activated on a per-message basis.
:::

###### Text Display Structure

| Field   | Type    | Description                                      |
| ------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| type    | integer | `10` for text display                            |
| id?     | integer | Optional identifier for component                |
| content | string  | Text that will be displayed similar to a message |

###### Text Display Interaction Response Structure

| Field | Type    | Description                         |
| ----- | ------- | ----------------------------------- |
| type  | integer | `10` for a Text Display             |
| id    | integer | Unique identifier for the component |

###### Examples

:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a Text Display with markdown](../img/images/components/text-display.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
      "content": "# This is a Text Display\nAll the regular markdown rules apply\n- You can make lists\n- You can use `code blocks`\n- You can use [links](http://watchanimeattheoffice.com/)\n- Even :blush: :star_struck: :exploding_head:\n- Spoiler alert: ||these too!||"
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a Text Display from the code below](../img/images/components/modal-text-display.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "jail_modal",
    "title": "Jail",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 10,
        "content": "This action will move the selected user to the selected voice channel and take away all their permissions **for 1 hour**."
      },
      {
        "type": 18,
        "label": "Choose a user",
        "component": {
          "type": 5,
          "custom_id": "user_selected",
          "required": true
        }
      },
      {
        "type": 18,
        "label": "Where should they be sent?",
        "component": {
          "type": 8,
          "custom_id": "channel_selected",
          "channel_types": [
            2
          ],
          "required": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

***

## Thumbnail

A Thumbnail is a content component that displays visual media in a small form-factor.  It is intended as an accessory for
to other content, and is primarily usable with [sections](/guides/components-reference#section). The media displayed is
defined by the [unfurled media item](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item) structure, which supports
both uploaded media and externally hosted media.

Thumbnails are currently only available in messages as an accessory in a [section](/guides/components-reference#section).

Thumbnails currently only support images, including animated formats like GIF and WEBP. Videos are not supported at this time.

:::callout{intent="info"}
To use this component, you need to send the [message flag](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-flags) `1 << 15` (IS\_COMPONENTS\_V2), which can be activated on a per-message basis.
:::

###### Thumbnail Structure

| Field        | Type                                                                    | Description                                                                                                |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type         | integer                                                                 | `11` for thumbnail component                                                                               |
| id?          | integer                                                                 | Optional identifier for component                                                                          |
| media        | [unfurled media item](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item) | A url or attachment provided as an [unfurled media item](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item) |
| description? | ?string                                                                 | Alt text for the media, max 1024 characters                                                                |
| spoiler?     | boolean                                                                 | Whether the thumbnail should be a spoiler (or blurred out). Defaults to `false`                            |

###### Examples

:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a Thumbnail in a Section from the code below](../img/images/components/section.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 9,  // ComponentType.SECTION
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
          "content": "# Real Game v7.3"
        },
        {
          "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
          "content": "Hope you're excited, the update is finally here! Here are some of the changes:\n- Fixed a bug where certain treasure chests wouldn't open properly\n- Improved server stability during peak hours\n- Added a new type of gravity that will randomly apply when the moon is visible in-game\n- Every third thursday the furniture will scream your darkest secrets to nearby npcs"
        },
        {
          "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
          "content": "-# That last one wasn't real, but don't use voice chat near furniture just in case..."
        }
      ],
      "accessory": {
        "type": 11,  // ComponentType.THUMBNAIL
        "media": {
          "url": "https://websitewithopensourceimages/gamepreview.webp"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

***

## Media Gallery

A Media Gallery is a top-level content component that allows you to display 1-10 media attachments in an organized gallery format.
Each item can have optional descriptions and can be marked as spoilers.

Media Galleries are currently only available in messages.

:::callout{intent="info"}
To use this component in messages you must send the [message flag](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-flags) `1 << 15` (IS\_COMPONENTS\_V2) which can be activated on a per-message basis.
:::

###### Media Gallery Structure

| Field | Type                                                                                      | Description                       |
| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| type  | integer                                                                                   | `12` for media gallery component  |
| id?   | integer                                                                                   | Optional identifier for component |
| items | array of [media gallery items](/guides/components-reference#media-gallery-item-structure) | 1 to 10 media gallery items       |

###### Media Gallery Item Structure

| Field        | Type                                                                    | Description                                                                                                |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| media        | [unfurled media item](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item) | A url or attachment provided as an [unfurled media item](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item) |
| description? | ?string                                                                 | Alt text for the media, max 1024 characters                                                                |
| spoiler?     | boolean                                                                 | Whether the media should be a spoiler (or blurred out). Defaults to `false`                                |

###### Examples

:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a Media Gallery showing screenshots from live webcam feeds](../img/images/components/media-gallery.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
      "content": "Live webcam shots as of 18-04-2025 at 12:00 UTC"
    },
    {
      "type": 12,  // ComponentType.MEDIA_GALLERY
      "items": [
        {
          "media": {"url": "https://livevideofeedconvertedtoimage/webcam1.webp"},
          "description": "An aerial view looking down on older industrial complex buildings. The main building is white with many windows and pipes running up the walls."
        },
        {
          "media": {"url": "https://livevideofeedconvertedtoimage/webcam2.webp"},
          "description": "An aerial view of old broken buildings. Nature has begun to take root in the rooftops. A portion of the middle building's roof has collapsed inward. In the distant haze you can make out a far away city."
        },
        {
          "media": {"url": "https://livevideofeedconvertedtoimage/webcam3.webp"},
          "description": "A street view of a downtown city. Prominently in photo are skyscrapers and a domed building"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

***

## File

A File is a top-level content component that allows you to display an [uploaded file](/guides/components-reference#uploading-a-file) as
an attachment to the message and reference it in the component. Each file component can only display 1 attached file, but you can upload
multiple files and add them to different file components within your payload.

Files are currently only available in messages.

:::callout{intent="info"}
The File component only supports using the `attachment://` protocol in [unfurled media item](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item)
:::

:::callout{intent="info"}
To use this component in messages you must send the [message flag](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-flags) `1 << 15` (IS\_COMPONENTS\_V2) which can be activated on a per-message basis.
:::

###### File Structure

| Field    | Type                                                                    | Description                                                                                                                      |
| -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type     | integer                                                                 | `13` for a file component                                                                                                        |
| id?      | integer                                                                 | Optional identifier for component                                                                                                |
| file     | [unfurled media item](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item) | This unfurled media item is unique in that it **only** supports attachment references using the `attachment://<filename>` syntax |
| spoiler? | boolean                                                                 | Whether the media should be a spoiler (or blurred out). Defaults to `false`                                                      |
| name?    | string                                                                  | The name of the file. This field is ignored and provided by the API as part of the response                                      |
| size?    | integer                                                                 | The size of the file in bytes. This field is ignored and provided by the API as part of the response                             |

###### Examples

::::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a File showing a download for a game and manual](../img/images/components/file.webp)

:::callout{intent="info"}
This example makes use of the `attachment://` protocol functionality in [unfurled media item](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item).
:::

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
      "content": "# New game version released for testing!\nGrab the game here:"
    },
    {
      "type": 13,  // ComponentType.FILE
      "file": {
        "url": "attachment://game.zip"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
      "content": "Latest manual artwork here:"
    },
    {
      "type": 13,  // ComponentType.FILE
      "file": {
        "url": "attachment://manual.pdf"
      }
    }
  ]
}
```
::::

***

## Separator

A Separator is a top-level layout component that adds vertical padding and visual division between other components.

Separators are currently only available in messages.

:::callout{intent="info"}
To use this component in messages you must send the [message flag](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-flags) `1 << 15` (IS\_COMPONENTS\_V2) which can be activated on a per-message basis.
:::

###### Separator Structure

| Field    | Type    | Description                                                                             |
| -------- | ------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type     | integer | `14` for separator component                                                            |
| id?      | integer | Optional identifier for component                                                       |
| divider? | boolean | Whether a visual divider should be displayed in the component. Defaults to `true`       |
| spacing? | integer | Size of separator padding—`1` for small padding, `2` for large padding. Defaults to `1` |

###### Examples

:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a separator with large spacing dividing content](../img/images/components/separator.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
      "content": "It's dangerous to go alone!"
    },
    {
      "type": 14,  // ComponentType.SEPARATOR
      "divider": true,
      "spacing": 1
    },
    {
      "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
      "content": "Take this."
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

***

## Container

A Container is a top-level layout component. Containers offer the ability to visually encapsulate a collection of components
and have an optional customizable accent color bar.

Containers are currently only available in messages.

:::callout{intent="info"}
To use this component in messages you must send the [message flag](/guides/http-api-resources-message#message-flags) `1 << 15` (IS\_COMPONENTS\_V2) which can be activated on a per-message basis.
:::

###### Container Structure

| Field          | Type                                                                                           | Description                                                                      |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type           | integer                                                                                        | `17` for container component                                                     |
| id?            | integer                                                                                        | Optional identifier for component                                                |
| components     | array of [container child components](/guides/components-reference#container-child-components) | Child components that are encapsulated within the Container                      |
| accent\_color? | ?integer                                                                                       | Color for the accent on the container as RGB from `0x000000` to `0xFFFFFF`       |
| spoiler?       | boolean                                                                                        | Whether the container should be a spoiler (or blurred out). Defaults to `false`. |

###### Container Child Components

| Available Components                                        |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Action Row](/guides/components-reference#action-row)       |
| [Text Display](/guides/components-reference#text-display)   |
| [Section](/guides/components-reference#section)             |
| [Media Gallery](/guides/components-reference#media-gallery) |
| [Separator](/guides/components-reference#separator)         |
| [File](/guides/components-reference#file)                   |

###### Examples

:::accordion{title="Message Example"}
![Example of a container showing text, image, and buttons for a wild enemy encounter](../img/images/components/container.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "flags": 32768,
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 17,  // ComponentType.CONTAINER
      "accent_color": 703487,
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
          "content": "# You have encountered a wild coyote!"
        },
        {
          "type": 12,  // ComponentType.MEDIA_GALLERY
          "items": [
            {
              "media": {"url": "https://websitewithopensourceimages/coyote.webp"},
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "type": 10,  // ComponentType.TEXT_DISPLAY
          "content": "What would you like to do?"
        },
        {
          "type": 1,  // ComponentType.ACTION_ROW
          "components": [
            {
              "type": 2,  // ComponentType.BUTTON
              "custom_id": "pet_coyote",
              "label": "Pet it!",
              "style": 1
            },
            {
              "type": 2,  // ComponentType.BUTTON
              "custom_id": "feed_coyote",
              "label": "Attempt to feed it",
              "style": 2
            },
            {
              "type": 2,  // ComponentType.BUTTON
              "custom_id": "run_away",
              "label": "Run away!",
              "style": 4
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```
:::

***

## Label

A Label is a top-level layout component. Labels wrap modal components with text as a label and optional description.

:::callout{intent="info"}
The `description` may display above or below the `component` depending on the platform.
:::

###### Label Structure

| Field        | Type                                                                         | Description                                                    |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type         | integer                                                                      | `18` for a label                                               |
| id?          | integer                                                                      | Optional identifier for component                              |
| label        | string                                                                       | The label text; max 45 characters                              |
| description? | string                                                                       | An optional description text for the label; max 100 characters |
| component    | [label child component](/guides/components-reference#label-child-components) | The component within the label                                 |

###### Label Child Components

| Available Components                                                  |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Text Input](/guides/components-reference#text-input)                 |
| [String Select](/guides/components-reference#string-select)           |
| [User Select](/guides/components-reference#user-select)               |
| [Role Select](/guides/components-reference#role-select)               |
| [Mentionable Select](/guides/components-reference#mentionable-select) |
| [Channel Select](/guides/components-reference#channel-select)         |
| [File Upload](/guides/components-reference#file-upload)               |
| [Radio Group](/guides/components-reference#radio-group)               |
| [Checkbox Group](/guides/components-reference#checkbox-group)         |
| [Checkbox](/guides/components-reference#checkbox)                     |

###### Label Interaction Response Structure

| Field     | Type                                                                                                                   | Description                         |
| --------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| type      | integer                                                                                                                | `18` for a Label                    |
| id        | integer                                                                                                                | Unique identifier for the component |
| component | [label interaction response child component](/guides/components-reference#label-interaction-response-child-components) | The component within the label      |

###### Label Interaction Response Child Components

| Available Components                                                                                 |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Text Input](/guides/components-reference#text-input-interaction-response-structure)                 |
| [String Select](/guides/components-reference#string-select-interaction-response-structure)           |
| [User Select](/guides/components-reference#user-select-interaction-response-structure)               |
| [Role Select](/guides/components-reference#role-select-interaction-response-structure)               |
| [Mentionable Select](/guides/components-reference#mentionable-select-interaction-response-structure) |
| [Channel Select](/guides/components-reference#channel-select-interaction-response-structure)         |
| [File Upload](/guides/components-reference#file-upload-interaction-response-structure)               |
| [Radio Group](/guides/components-reference#radio-group-interaction-response-structure)               |
| [Checkbox Group](/guides/components-reference#checkbox-group-interaction-response-structure)         |
| [Checkbox](/guides/components-reference#checkbox-interaction-response-structure)                     |

###### Examples

:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![A modal with Text Input in a Label](../img/images/components/modal-label.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9, // InteractionCallbackType.MODAL
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "game_feedback_modal",
    "title": "Game Feedback",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18,  // ComponentType.LABEL
        "label": "What did you find interesting about the game?",
        "description": "Please give us as much detail as possible so we can improve the game!",
        "component": {
          "type": 4,  // ComponentType.TEXT_INPUT
          "custom_id": "game_feedback",
          "style": 2,
          "min_length": 100,
          "max_length": 4000,
          "placeholder": "Write your feedback here...",
          "required": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

***

## File Upload

File Upload is an interactive component that allows users to upload files in modals. File Uploads can be configured to have a minimum and maximum number of files between 0 and 10, along with `required` for if the upload is required to submit the modal. The max file size a user can upload is based on the user's upload limit in that channel.

File Uploads are available on modals. They must be placed inside a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label).

###### File Upload Structure

| Field            | Type             | Description                                                                                                                                                             |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type             | integer          | `19` for file upload                                                                                                                                                    |
| id?              | integer          | Optional identifier for component                                                                                                                                       |
| custom\_id       | string           | ID for the file upload; 1-100 characters                                                                                                                                |
| min\_values?\*   | integer          | Minimum number of items that must be uploaded (defaults to 1); min 0 (see note), max 10                                                                                 |
| max\_values?     | integer          | Maximum number of items that can be uploaded (defaults to 1); max 10                                                                                                    |
| required?        | boolean          | Whether the file upload requires files to be uploaded before submitting the modal (defaults to `true`)                                                                  |
| file\_types?\*\* | array of strings | [File types to filter for](/guides/api-reference-reference#file-type-filtering); can be `image`, `video`, `audio`, or any dot-prefixed extension such as `.pdf`; max 10 |

\* `min_values` must be either omitted or at least `1` if `required` is omitted or `true`.

\*\* `file_types` only matches against the file extension. See [File Type Filtering](/guides/api-reference-reference#file-type-filtering) for details.

###### File Upload Interaction Response Structure

| Field      | Type                | Description                                                                                                                   |
| ---------- | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type       | integer             | `19` for a File Upload                                                                                                        |
| id         | integer             | Unique identifier for the component                                                                                           |
| custom\_id | string              | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters                                                                  |
| values     | array of snowflakes | IDs of the uploaded files found in the [resolved data](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#resolved-data-structure) |

###### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a modal with a File Upload](../img/images/components/file-upload-modal-example.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "bug_submit_modal",
    "title": "Bug Submission",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "label": "File Upload",
        "description": "Please upload a screenshot or other image that shows the bug you encountered.",
        "component": {
          "type": 19, // ComponentType.FILE_UPLOAD
          "custom_id": "file_upload",
          "min_values": 1,
          "max_values": 10,
          "required": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
When a user submits a modal that contains a File Upload, this is the basic form of the interaction data payload you will receive. The full payload
is available in the [interaction](/guides/interactions-receiving-and-responding#interaction-structure) reference.

```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "components": [
      {
          "component": {
              "custom_id": "file_upload",
              "id": 2,
              "type": 19,
              "values": [
                  "111111111111111111111"
              ]
          },
          "id": 1,
          "type": 18
      }
    ],
    "custom_id": "bug_submit_modal",
    "resolved": {
      "attachments": {
        "111111111111111111111": {
            "content_type": "image/png",
            "ephemeral": true,
            "filename": "bug.png",
            "height": 604,
            "id": "111111111111111111111",
            "placeholder": "/PcBAoBQydvKesabEIoMsdg=",
            "placeholder_version": 1,
            "proxy_url": "https://media.discordapp.net/ephemeral-attachments/2222222222222222222/111111111111111111111/bug.png?ex=68dc7ce1&is=68db2b61&hm=5954f90117ccf8716ffa6c7f97a778a0d039810c9584045f400d8a9fff590768&",
            "size": 241394,
            "url": "https://cdn.discordapp.com/ephemeral-attachments/2222222222222222222/111111111111111111111/bug.png?ex=68dc7ce1&is=68db2b61&hm=5954f90117ccf8716ffa6c7f97a778a0d039810c9584045f400d8a9fff590768&",
            "width": 2482
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Radio Group

A Radio Group is an interactive component for selecting exactly one option from a defined list. Radio Groups are available in modals and must be placed inside a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label).

### Radio Group Structure

| Field      | Type                                                                                      | Description                                                              |
| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type       | integer                                                                                   | `21` for radio group                                                     |
| id?        | integer                                                                                   | Optional identifier for component                                        |
| custom\_id | string                                                                                    | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters             |
| options    | array of [radio group options](/guides/components-reference#radio-group-option-structure) | List of options to show; min 2, max 10                                   |
| required?  | boolean                                                                                   | Whether a selection is required to submit the modal (defaults to `true`) |

### Radio Group Option Structure

| Field        | Type    | Description                                             |
| ------------ | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| value        | string  | Dev-defined value of the option; max 100 characters     |
| label        | string  | User-facing label of the option; max 100 characters     |
| description? | string  | Optional description for the option; max 100 characters |
| default?     | boolean | Shows the option as selected by default                 |

### Radio Group Interaction Response Structure

| Field      | Type    | Description                                                          |
| ---------- | ------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type       | integer | `21` for a Radio Group                                               |
| id         | integer | Unique identifier for the component                                  |
| custom\_id | string  | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters         |
| value      | ?string | The value of the selected option, or `null` if no option is selected |

### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a modal with a Radio Group](../img/images/components/modal-radio-group.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "class_selection_modal",
    "title": "Class Selection",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "label": "Choose your class",
        "description": "Your class detertmines the style of play for your character.",
        "component": {
          "type": 21, // ComponentType.RADIO_GROUP
          "custom_id": "class_radio",
          "options": [
            {"value": "warrior", "label": "Warrior", "description": "Strong and brave"},
            {"value": "rogue", "label": "Rogue", "description": "Weak and squishy"},
            {"value": "wizard", "label": "Wizard", "description": "Nerd"},
            {"value": "bard", "label": "Bard", "description": "Annoys everyone"},
            {"value": "witch_doctor", "label": "Witch Doctor", "description": "Actually a pretty cool option"}
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "class_selection_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "id": 1,
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "component": {
          "custom_id": "class_radio",
          "id": 2,
          "type": 21, // ComponentType.RADIO_GROUP
          "value": "warrior"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Checkbox Group

A Checkbox Group is an interactive component for selecting one or many options via checkboxes. Checkbox Groups are available in modals and must be placed inside a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label).

### Checkbox Group Structure

| Field          | Type                                                                                            | Description                                                                                   |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type           | integer                                                                                         | `22` for checkbox group                                                                       |
| id?            | integer                                                                                         | Optional identifier for component                                                             |
| custom\_id     | string                                                                                          | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters                                  |
| options        | array of [checkbox group options](/guides/components-reference#checkbox-group-option-structure) | List of options to show; min 1, max 10                                                        |
| min\_values?\* | integer                                                                                         | Minimum number of items that must be chosen; min 0, max 10 (defaults to 1);                   |
| max\_values?   | integer                                                                                         | Maximum number of items that can be chosen; min 1, max 10 (defaults to the number of options) |
| required?      | boolean                                                                                         | Whether selecting within the group is required (defaults to `true`)                           |

\* `min_values` must be either omitted or at least `1` if `required` is omitted or `true`.

### Checkbox Group Option Structure

| Field        | Type    | Description                                             |
| ------------ | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| value        | string  | Dev-defined value of the option; max 100 characters     |
| label        | string  | User-facing label of the option; max 100 characters     |
| description? | string  | Optional description for the option; max 100 characters |
| default?     | boolean | Shows the option as selected by default                 |

### Checkbox Group Interaction Response Structure

| Field      | Type             | Description                                                                           |
| ---------- | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type       | integer          | `22` for a Checkbox Group                                                             |
| id         | integer          | Unique identifier for the component                                                   |
| custom\_id | string           | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters                          |
| values     | array of strings | The values of the selected options, or an empty array `[]` if no options are selected |

### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a modal with a Checkbox Group](../img/images/components/modal-checkbox-group.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "day_selection_modal",
    "title": "Study Days",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "label": "Which days are you free?",
        "description": "Choose all of the days you're able to meet up.",
        "component": {
          "type": 22, // ComponentType.CHECKBOX_GROUP
          "custom_id": "event_checkbox",
          "options": [
            {"value": "march-4", "label": "March 4th"},
            {"value": "march-5", "label": "March 5th"},
            {"value": "march-7", "label": "March 7th", "description": "I know this is a Saturday and is tough"},
            {"value": "march-9", "label": "March 9th"},
            {"value": "march-10", "label": "March 10th"}
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "day_selection_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "id": 1,
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "component": {
          "custom_id": "event_checkbox",
          "id": 2,
          "type": 22, // ComponentType.CHECKBOX_GROUP
          "values": [
            "march-5",
            "march-10",
            "march-4"
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Checkbox

A Checkbox is a single interactive component for simple yes/no style questions. Checkboxes are available in modals and must be placed inside a [Label](/guides/components-reference#label).

### Checkbox Structure

| Field      | Type    | Description                                                  |
| ---------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| type       | integer | `23` for checkbox                                            |
| id?        | integer | Optional identifier for component                            |
| custom\_id | string  | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters |
| default?   | boolean | Whether the checkbox is selected by default                  |

:::callout{intent="tip"}
While you can't set a checkbox as required, you can use a [Checkbox Group](/guides/components-reference#checkbox-group) with a single option and `required` to achieve similar functionality.
:::

### Checkbox Interaction Response Structure

| Field      | Type    | Description                                                         |
| ---------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| type       | integer | `23` for a Checkbox                                                 |
| id         | integer | Unique identifier for the component                                 |
| custom\_id | string  | Developer-defined identifier for the input; 1-100 characters        |
| value      | boolean | The state of the checkbox (`true` if checked, `false` if unchecked) |

### Examples

::::accordion-group
:::accordion{title="Modal Example"}
![Example of a modal with a Checkbox](../img/images/components/modal-checkbox.webp)

```jsonc
{
  "type": 9,
  "data": {
    "custom_id": "secret_note_modal",
    "title": "Secret Note",
    "components": [
      {
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "label": "Do you like me?",
        "description": "😳😳😳",
        "component": {
          "type": 23, // ComponentType.CHECKBOX
          "custom_id": "like_checkbox"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::

:::accordion{title="Modal Submit Interaction Data Example"}
```jsonc
{
  "type": 5, // InteractionType.MODAL_SUBMIT
  ...additionalInteractionFields, // See the Interaction documentation for all fields

  "data": {
    "custom_id": "secret_note_modal",
    "components": [
      {
        "id": 1,
        "type": 18, // ComponentType.LABEL
        "component": {
          "custom_id": "like_checkbox",
          "id": 2,
          "type": 23, // ComponentType.CHECKBOX
          "value": true
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
:::
::::

***

## Unfurled Media Item

An Unfurled Media Item is a piece of media, represented by a URL, that is used within a component. It can be
constructed via either uploading media to Discord, or by referencing external media via **a direct link** to the asset.

:::callout{intent="info"}
While the structure below is the full representation of an Unfurled Media Item,
**only the `url` field is settable by developers** when making requests that utilize this structure.

All other fields will be automatically populated by Discord.
:::

###### Unfurled Media Item Structure

| Field                    | Type      | Description                                                                                                                                           |
| ------------------------ | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| url                      | string    | Supports arbitrary urls and `attachment://<filename>` references                                                                                      |
| proxy\_url? \*           | string    | The proxied url of the media item                                                                                                                     |
| height? \*               | ?integer  | The height of the media item (if image or video)                                                                                                      |
| width? \*                | ?integer  | The width of the media item (if image or video)                                                                                                       |
| placeholder? \*          | string    | [Thumbhash](https://evanw.github.io/thumbhash/) placeholder (if image or video)                                                                       |
| placeholder\_version? \* | integer   | Version of the placeholder (if image or video)                                                                                                        |
| content\_type? \*        | string    | The [media type](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_type) of the content                                                                             |
| flags? \*                | integer   | [Unfurled media item flags](/guides/components-reference#unfurled-media-item-flags) combined as a [bitfield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_field) |
| attachment\_id? \* \*\*  | snowflake | The id of the uploaded attachment                                                                                                                     |

\* This field is ignored and provided by the API as part of the response.

\*\* Only present if the media item was uploaded as an attachment.

###### Unfurled Media Item Flags

| Flag         | Value    | Description            |
| ------------ | -------- | ---------------------- |
| IS\_ANIMATED | `1 << 0` | This image is animated |

### Uploading a file

To upload a file with your message, you'll need to send your payload as `multipart/form-data` (rather than `application/json`) and include your file with a valid filename in your payload. Details and examples for uploading files can be found in the [API Reference](/guides/api-reference-reference#uploading-files).

## Legacy Message Component Behavior

Before the introduction of the `IS_COMPONENTS_V2` flag ([see changelog](/guides/change-log-change-log#introducing-new-components-for-messages)), message components were sent in conjunction with message content. This means that you could send a message using a subset of the available components without setting the `IS_COMPONENTS_V2` flag, and the components would be included in the message content along with `content` and `embeds`.

Additionally, components of messages preceding components V2 will contain an `id` of `0`.

Apps using this Legacy Message Component behavior will continue to work as expected, but it is recommended to use the new `IS_COMPONENTS_V2` flag for new apps or features as they offer more options for layout and customization.

:::callout{intent="info"}
Legacy messages allow up to 5 action rows as top-level components
:::

Legacy Message Component Example

```jsonc
{
  "content": "This is a message with legacy components",
  "components": [
    {
      "type": 1,
      "components": [
        {
          "type": 2,
          "style": 1,
          "label": "Click Me",
          "custom_id": "click_me_1"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

## Related pages

- [API Reference](./api-reference-index.md)
- [App Fundamentals](./app-fundamentals-index.md)
- [Best Practices](./best-practices-index.md)
- [Bots & Companion Apps](./bots-companion-apps-index.md)
- [Building Games](./building-games-index.md)
- [Building on Discord](./building-on-discord-index.md)
- [Change Log](./change-log-index.md)
- [Communities & Servers](./communities-servers-index.md)
- [Components](./components-index.md)
- [Core Concepts](./core-concepts-index.md)

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