Learn ELEMENT-UI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Installation Setup
Install via npm: `npm install element-ui`
Import CSS: `import 'element-ui/lib/theme-chalk/index.css'`
Use individual components for tree-shaking: `import { Button, Select } from 'element-ui'`
Configure Vue to use Element UI globally: `Vue.use(ElementUI)`
Integrate with Vue CLI, Vite, or Nuxt projects
Environment Setup
Install Node.js and npm
Install Element UI or Element Plus
Include CSS/SCSS theme files
Configure Vue project
Start building UI with Element components
Config Files
package.json - npm dependencies
src/components/ - reusable Element UI components
src/views/ - page-level Vue components
src/styles/ - SCSS or CSS overrides
public/ - static assets
Cli Commands
npm install element-ui
Optional: `npm run serve` for dev server
Build with Vue CLI or Vite
Use tree-shaking for component imports
Minify CSS for production
Internationalization
Built-in i18n support
Locale settings for date/time pickers
Text content customizable
Supports LTR and RTL layouts
Messages and labels fully configurable
Accessibility
Keyboard navigable
ARIA roles supported
Screen-reader friendly
Form validation accessible
Custom accessible components encouraged
Ui Styling
SCSS or CSS variables for theming
Desktop-first grid layouts
Component props for style variations
Supports dark/light modes via variables
Professional, clean visual style
State Management
Component-level state with Vue data and props
Forms use v-model for two-way binding
Integration with Vuex or Pinia optional
Dialogs and notifications manage internal state
Props and events handle parent-child communication
Data Management
Handled via Vue props/data
Tables support remote data fetching
Forms integrate with backend APIs
No built-in global state; use Vuex/Pinia if needed
External state recommended for complex apps