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MenuItem API

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

Demos

For examples and details on the usage of this React component, visit the component demo pages:

Import

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

Props

Props of the ButtonBase component are also available.

autoFocus

If true, the list item is focused during the first mount. Focus will also be triggered if the value changes from false to true.

Type:

bool

Default:

false
children

The content of the component.

Type:

node
classes

Override or extend the styles applied to the component.

Type:

object
component

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

Type:

elementType
dense

If true, compact vertical padding designed for keyboard and mouse input is used. The prop defaults to the value inherited from the parent Menu component.

Type:

bool

Default:

false
disableGutters

If true, the left and right padding is removed.

Type:

bool

Default:

false
divider

If true, a 1px light border is added to the bottom of the menu item.

Type:

bool

Default:

false
focusVisibleClassName

This prop can help identify which element has keyboard focus. The class name will be applied when the element gains the focus through keyboard interaction. It's a polyfill for the CSS :focus-visible selector. The rationale for using this feature is explained here. A polyfill can be used to apply a focus-visible class to other components if needed.

Type:

string
selected

If true, the component is selected.

Type:

bool

Default:

false
sx

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

Type:

Array<func | object | bool> | func | object
The ref is forwarded to the root element.

Inheritance

While not explicitly documented above, the props of the ButtonBase component are also available in MenuItem. You can take advantage of this to target nested components.

Theme default props

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

CSS

The following class names are useful for styling with CSS (the state classes are marked).
To learn more, visit the component customization page.

.MuiMenuItem-rootroot

Styles applied to the root element.

.Mui-focusVisiblefocusVisibleSTATE

State class applied to the root element if keyboard focused.

.MuiMenuItem-densedense

Styles applied to the root element if dense.

.Mui-disableddisabledSTATE

State class applied to the root element if disabled={true}.

.MuiMenuItem-dividerdivider

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

.MuiMenuItem-guttersgutters

Styles applied to the inner component element unless disableGutters={true}.

.Mui-selectedselectedSTATE

State class applied to the root element if selected={true}.

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