Organizing Related Actions with the Button Group Component
The Button Group component provides a cohesive way to display and organize related actions or options, enhancing usability and visual clarity.
Features
Discover the key features of the Button - Group component.
Unified Action Presentation
Button groups organize related actions cohesively, ensuring intuitive user navigation through clear visual grouping. Enhance user experience with organized action clusters.
Flexible Configuration
Configure button groups effortlessly, adapting to diverse layout needs and aligning with evolving interface requirements. Tailor groupings to suit your interface design seamlessly.
Consistent Interaction
Maintain consistency in user interaction across button groups, fostering familiarity and usability throughout your digital ecosystem. Ensure smooth navigation and interaction continuity.
Anatomy
Container
Wraps around the group of buttons, defining the boundary of the component.
Primary Button
Represents the main call-to-action within the group.
Secondary Button
Accompanies the primary button, often representing a less dominant action.
Tertiary Button (if applicable)
Used mainly in the stacked variant, indicating an action of lesser importance than both primary and secondary buttons.
Example Use Cases
Form Controls
Use Button Group components to provide users with options for selecting preferences, toggling settings, or submitting forms. For example, a set of buttons may represent different payment methods or subscription plans.
Toolbar Navigation
Incorporate Button Group components in toolbars or navigation menus to offer users quick access to common actions or navigation options. For instance, buttons in a Button Group may allow users to switch between different views or filter content.
Filtering and Sorting
Utilize Button Group components to enable users to filter or sort content based on specific criteria. Buttons may represent filter options such as date ranges, categories, or status filters.
Tabbed Interfaces
Implement Button Group components as tabbed interfaces where each button corresponds to a different tab or section of content. Users can switch between tabs to view different sets of information or perform actions within a single interface.
Guidelines for Usage
When incorporating the Button Group component into a design system, it's essential to follow these best practices to ensure consistency and usability:
Clear Affordance: Design Button Group components with clear visual cues to indicate the grouping of buttons. Use consistent spacing, borders, or background colors to distinguish the group from surrounding elements.
Logical Ordering: Arrange buttons within the Button Group in a logical order that aligns with user expectations or task flows. For example, if the buttons represent sorting options, order them from least to most restrictive.
Consistent Styling: Maintain visual consistency among buttons within the Button Group by using consistent typography, colors, and iconography. This helps users quickly identify related actions and reduces cognitive load.
Responsive Design: Ensure that Button Group components are responsive and adapt well to different screen sizes and devices. Consider using flexible layouts or responsive breakpoints to accommodate varying content widths.
Variants
Single Button
Just one standalone button, representing a singular action.
Double Button - Inline
Two buttons (primary and secondary) arranged side by side in a horizontal fashion.
Double Button - Stacked
Two vertically stacked buttons (primary on top and secondary below).
Triple Button - Stacked
Three vertically stacked buttons, presenting primary, secondary, and tertiary actions.
Best Practices vs. Common Pitfalls
Do:
Ensure the most crucial action is assigned to the primary button.
Group related actions together to give users a cohesive experience.
Utilize the stacked variant in narrow spaces or when actions are hierarchically important.
Don't:
Overwhelm users with too many options in one group.
Use the inline variant if space is vertically constrained.
Place unrelated actions within the same button group.