Migrate List from Polaris React
Use an ordered list when sequence matters and an unordered list otherwise. Preserve native list structure rather than simulating bullets with text.
Anchor to Choose the destinationChoose the destination
| Polaris React | Polaris web components | Migration type |
|---|---|---|
List | s-ordered-list or s-unordered-list | Direct |
Anchor to Map list propertiesMap list properties
| Polaris React | Polaris web components | Migration notes |
|---|---|---|
type="bullet" | s-unordered-list | Use when item order doesn't change the meaning. |
type="number" | s-ordered-list | Use for steps or ranked content where order matters. |
List.Item | s-list-item | Keep one logical item in each child and don't replace list semantics with a stack. |
Anchor to Migrate the call siteMigrate the call site
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Inventory every
Listcall site and record the content, state, events, and accessibility behavior it uses. -
Open the linked Polaris web component reference and map only documented properties, slots, and events.
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Move unsupported responsibilities into adjacent content or app state instead of passing old props through.
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After verification, remove the
Listimport and any Polaris-only state, wrappers, or helpers that no longer have a caller.
Anchor to Preserve these behaviorsPreserve these behaviors
- Accessible names, semantics, and keyboard behavior.
- Visible content plus disabled, loading, selected, or error state that affects the task.
- Click, change, submit, and navigation behavior used by app logic.
Anchor to Test and remove Polaris ReactTest and remove Polaris React
Test every migrated List state used by the app. For interactive destinations, verify keyboard operation, focus, and accessible naming. For content destinations, verify document structure and alternative text where applicable. Compare behavior rather than pixel-for-pixel styling.
Don't remove @shopify/polaris while another component still imports it. Once all call sites are migrated, remove the package and its provider-level setup, then run the app's full test suite.
Anchor to Migration exampleMigration example
Migrating List
Polaris web components
export function ListMigrationExample() {
return (
<><s-unordered-list><s-list-item>Snowboard</s-list-item><s-list-item>Gift card</s-list-item></s-unordered-list></>
);
}Polaris React
import {List} from '@shopify/polaris';
export function ListMigrationExample() {
return (
<List type="bullet"><List.Item>Snowboard</List.Item><List.Item>Gift card</List.Item></List>
);
}