A placed copy of a reusable component that stays linked to its original. It automatically picks up changes made to the source, but you can tweak certain details on it — like the text — without breaking that link.
Synonyms
- component instance
- copy
Related terms
In plain words
- a linked copy of a component you can slightly customize
- a duplicate button that still follows the original
Usage example
Each instance of the button showed different text but shared the same shape and color from the master.
Don't confuse with…
- master componentAn instance is a linked copy that follows changes; the master component is the original that pushes those changes out.
Categories
- Design systems