---
title: Separator
description: Visually or semantically separates content.
---

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>
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# Separator

Visually or semantically separates content.

## Demo

```svelte
<script lang="ts">
	import { Separator } from 'base-ui-svelte/separator';
</script>

<div class="sep-row">
	<a href="#home">Home</a>
	<a href="#pricing">Pricing</a>
	<a href="#blog">Blog</a>
	<Separator orientation="vertical" class="sep" />
	<a href="#login">Log in</a>
</div>
```

## API Reference

### Separator

Extends div HTML attributes.

| Property | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `orientation` | `SeparatorOrientation` | `'horizontal'` | — |

| Data attribute | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `data-orientation` | The orientation of the component. |