# Bootstrap 5 Vertical Rule

> Use the custom vertical rule helper to create vertical dividers like the `<hr>` element.

## How it works

Vertical rules are inspired by the `<hr />` element, allowing you to create vertical dividers in common layouts. They're styled just like `<hr />` elements:

- They're `1px` wide
- They have `min-height` of `1em`
- Their color is set via `currentColor` and `opacity`

Customize them with additional styles as needed.

## Example

```html
<div class="vr"></div>
```

Vertical rules scale their height in flex layouts:

```html
<div class="d-flex" style="height: 200px;">
  <div class="vr"></div>
</div>
```

## With stacks

They can also be used in [stacks](https://coreui.io/bootstrap/docs/helpers/stacks/):

```html
<div class="hstack gap-3">
  <div class="bg-light border">First item</div>
  <div class="bg-light border ms-auto">Second item</div>
  <div class="vr"></div>
  <div class="bg-light border">Third item</div>
</div>
```

## Customizing

### SASS variables

Customize the vertical rule Sass variable to change its width.

```scss
$vr-border-width:             var(--cui-border-width) !default;
```