# Expanded State

The Drawer enables you to set its expanded state and change it on demand by using the [`expanded`](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui-develop/components/layout/api/drawerprops#expanded) Boolean property. By default, `expanded` is set to `false`.

## Controlling the Expanded State

The following example demonstrates how to configure the display state of the Drawer.

[Demo Source](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/layout/drawer/expanded/source.txt)

## Suggested Links

* [API Reference of the Drawer](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui-develop/components/layout/api/drawerprops)