Bootstrap does not directly support a "hierarchical tree structure" in the way you might think of it. Bootstrap is a CSS framework, providing pre-built components and styling, but it doesn't offer a built-in structure for displaying hierarchical data like a tree.
However, you can achieve a tree-like structure using Bootstrap's components and some HTML and CSS customization. Here's how:
- Use nested lists: Bootstrap's
ul
andli
elements are ideal for creating nested lists, which visually resemble a tree structure. - Apply styling: Leverage Bootstrap's classes like
list-group
andlist-group-item
to style your lists. You can add custom CSS to further customize the appearance to achieve a tree-like effect, such as adding indentation for child nodes. - Use icons: Bootstrap includes various icon classes (like
fa-folder
orfa-file
) that can be used to represent different nodes in your tree. - JavaScript libraries: For more interactive and dynamic tree structures, you can utilize JavaScript libraries like jQuery Treeview or Bootstrap Treeview. These libraries provide features like node expansion/collapse and drag-and-drop functionality.
Example:
<ul class="list-group">
<li class="list-group-item">
<i class="fa-folder"></i> Folder 1
<ul class="list-group">
<li class="list-group-item">
<i class="fa-file"></i> File 1
</li>
<li class="list-group-item">
<i class="fa-folder"></i> Subfolder 1
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="list-group-item">
<i class="fa-file"></i> File 2
</li>
</ul>
This example demonstrates a basic tree structure using nested lists, icons, and Bootstrap classes. You can customize this further with CSS and JavaScript for a more sophisticated tree structure.