> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.elementary.io/hig/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.elementary.io/hig/widgets/ui-toolkit-elements.md).

# Interactive Widgets

elementary OS uses consistent user interface elements referred to as widgets to bring a unified and predictable experience to users, no matter what app they're using. Correctly using these existing widgets helps ensure a small or nonexistent learning curve for your app.