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---
title: v-slot Can Only Be Used on Components or Template Tags
impact: HIGH
impactDescription: Using v-slot on HTML elements causes compilation errors
type: gotcha
tags: [vue3, slots, v-slot, compilation-error, common-mistake]
---
# v-slot Can Only Be Used on Components or Template Tags
**Impact: HIGH** - The `v-slot` directive (and its shorthand `#`) can only be used on Vue components or `<template>` tags. Using it on native HTML elements like `<div>` or `<span>` causes a Vue compilation error.
## Task Checklist
- [ ] Only use `v-slot` on component elements or `<template>` tags
- [ ] When using default scoped slot shorthand, apply to the component itself
- [ ] For named slots, always use `<template #name>` syntax
**Incorrect:**
```vue
<template>
<!-- BAD: v-slot on a native HTML element -->
<div v-slot:header>
<h1>Title</h1>
</div>
<!-- BAD: Shorthand on HTML element -->
<span #default="{ item }">
{{ item.name }}
</span>
<!-- BAD: v-slot inside a plain HTML element -->
<div>
<p v-slot:content>Some text</p>
</div>
</template>
```
These cause the error: `v-slot can only be used on components or <template> tags`
**Correct:**
```vue
<template>
<!-- GOOD: v-slot on component element (default scoped slot) -->
<MyComponent v-slot="{ item }">
{{ item.name }}
</MyComponent>
<!-- GOOD: Named slots use template tags -->
<BaseLayout>
<template #header>
<h1>Title</h1>
</template>
<template #default>
<p>Main content</p>
</template>
<template #footer>
<p>Footer content</p>
</template>
</BaseLayout>
<!-- GOOD: Shorthand on component for default slot -->
<FancyList #default="{ item }">
<div>{{ item.name }}</div>
</FancyList>
</template>
```
## Common Scenarios
### Wrapping Slot Content in HTML
If you need HTML wrappers around slot content, put them inside the template:
```vue
<!-- WRONG -->
<MyComponent>
<div v-slot:header class="header-wrapper">
<h1>Title</h1>
</div>
</MyComponent>
<!-- CORRECT -->
<MyComponent>
<template #header>
<div class="header-wrapper">
<h1>Title</h1>
</div>
</template>
</MyComponent>
```
### Multiple v-slot on Same Element
Another error occurs when you have multiple v-slot directives - only the first is recognized:
```vue
<!-- BAD: Multiple v-slot directives -->
<MyComponent v-slot:header v-slot:footer>
Content
</MyComponent>
<!-- GOOD: Separate template for each slot -->
<MyComponent>
<template #header>Header</template>
<template #footer>Footer</template>
</MyComponent>
```
## Valid v-slot Locations
| Element Type | v-slot Allowed? | Example |
|--------------|-----------------|---------|
| Component | Yes | `<MyComponent v-slot="props">` |
| `<template>` | Yes | `<template #header>` |
| `<div>` | No | Compilation error |
| `<span>` | No | Compilation error |
| Any HTML element | No | Compilation error |
## Reference
- [Vue.js Slots](https://vuejs.org/guide/components/slots.html)
- [DeepScan - vue-misused-v-slot](https://deepscan.io/docs/rules/vue-misused-v-slot)