Ben Nadel • 1/15/2026

Linking To A Disclosure (Details) Element

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The article details a developer's exploration of linking to HTML <details> disclosure elements to auto-expand them. It covers the browser's built-in 'ancestor revealing algorithm,' linking directly to hidden content, and a preferred JavaScript-enhanced method using the hashchange event to link to the visible <summary> element for better user experience and context.

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