diff --git a/images/ui/built_in_button/button_split_button.png b/images/ui/built_in_button/button_split_button.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..07f74e45a Binary files /dev/null and b/images/ui/built_in_button/button_split_button.png differ diff --git a/topics/ui/controls/button.topic b/topics/ui/controls/button.topic index d3363ea5b..0301466fe 100644 --- a/topics/ui/controls/button.topic +++ b/topics/ui/controls/button.topic @@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ When to use a button - +
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Using links instead of buttonsUsing links instead of buttons

Use a link instead if:

  • The action takes the user to another page of the same dialog or an external source like @@ -36,12 +36,12 @@

  • Using toolbar buttons instead of buttonsUsing toolbar buttons instead of buttons

    Use a toolbar button instead if there are several buttons related to a table or list.

    Using split buttons instead of buttonsUsing split buttons instead of buttons

    Use a split button instead if:

  • There are more than two related actions, but the space is limited and/or packed.
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    + Using built-in buttons instead of buttons

    Use a built-in button instead if it's related to an input field, combo box, @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@

    The button should answer the question in the title, so the user can skip the description. Prefer specific labels over generic ones:

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    @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ use the word Now in labels because buttons always trigger an immediate action:

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    The label should be short, not more than five words. If it’s not obvious what element the button is related to, add more words to make it clear. Prefer clear labels to short ones:

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    @@ -202,8 +202,6 @@ - - 'Cancel' button in a focused state

    All buttons can get focus, even on macOS if the @@ -313,7 +311,7 @@

    On hovering over a button, show a tooltip with the shortcut and the action name if it can be clarified. For more details, see Context help.

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    Hovered buttons @@ -332,7 +330,7 @@ - +
    Hovered buttons @@ -350,7 +348,7 @@
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    Hovered buttons @@ -386,7 +384,7 @@ - +
    Hovered buttons @@ -413,7 +411,7 @@
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    Hovered buttons