Dropdown

Definition: A dropdown button is an element that withholds predefined selectable list items when its menu expands.

When to use

Use dropdown buttons to filter, sort, or modify page content when you deal with long lists that would clutter the screen.

Anatomy

  1. Left icon
  2. Right icon
  3. Label
  4. Body

 

 

 

Action types

 

Button confirmatory

Emphasis

Usage

1. Default

Medium

Use if it's related to the main action.

3. Primary

High

Use as the main call-to-action to draw attention.

4. Secondary

High

Use as the second call-to-action to draw attention.

 

 

Button tint

Emphasis

Usage

4. Primary

 

Low

Use for secondary actions that are less important.

5. Secondary

Low

Use for secondary actions that are less important.

 

 

 

 

Where to use

✅ Filters

✅ Actions

✅ Preferences settings