# Vertical
9:16 optimized for Shorts/TikTok/Reels with multiple layout styles
## Overview
The `Vertical` component is a layout component in the chuk-motion library.
## Properties
### `top`
- Type: `component`
- *Optional* (default: `None`)
- Top content
### `bottom`
- Type: `component`
- *Optional* (default: `None`)
- Bottom content
### `layout_style`
- Type: `enum`
- *Optional* (default: `top-bottom`)
- Layout style
- Values: `top-bottom`, `caption-content`, `content-caption`, `split-vertical`
### `top_ratio`
- Type: `number`
- *Optional* (default: `50`)
- Top section ratio (percentage, 0-100)
### `gap`
- Type: `number`
- *Optional* (default: `20`)
- Gap between sections (pixels)
### `padding`
- Type: `number`
- *Optional* (default: `40`)
- Padding around layout (pixels)
### `start_time`
- Type: `float`
- **Required**
- When to show (seconds)
### `duration`
- Type: `float`
- *Optional* (default: `5.0`)
- How long to show (seconds)
## Example Usage
### Python (MCP Tool)
```python
remotion_add_vertical(
top={'type': 'CodeBlock', 'code': '// Content'},
bottom={'type': 'CodeBlock', 'code': '// Caption'},
layout_style="content-caption",
top_ratio=70,
gap=20,
padding=40,
start_time=0.0,
duration=10.0,
use_cases=['YouTube Shorts', 'TikTok videos', 'Instagram Reels', 'Mobile-first content'],
)
```
### TSX (Generated)
The component generates TypeScript/React code that integrates with Remotion.
## Design Tokens
This component uses the chuk-motion design token system for consistent styling:
- **Colors**: Theme-aware color palettes
- **Typography**: Video-optimized font scales
- **Motion**: Spring physics and easing curves
- **Spacing**: Consistent spacing and safe margins
## Tips & Best Practices
- Respect platform safe margins
- Test with actual content before finalizing
- Consider aspect ratio and target platform
- Balance content density with readability
## Related Components
Browse other layout components in the [component library](../../../README.md).
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