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Segmented Button

Segmented Buttons allow users to select one item at a time from two to four options. Selecting one option automatically turns off the last selection made. Segmented Buttons are mutually exclusive.

Rules of Thumb
  • Use Segmented Buttons:
    • To filter a Grid or Table.
    • To switch a view’s display mode.
  • One option must always be selected.

Appearance and Behavior

To learn more about adding Help Text to Segmented Buttons, see the Forms and Validation guidance.

Examples
Do: Use Segmented Buttons to filter an associated table or grid.
Do: Use Segmented Buttons to filter an associated table or grid.
Don’t: Use Segmented Buttons to switch between separate views. Use Tabs instead.
Don’t: Use Segmented Buttons to switch between separate views. Use Tabs instead.
Do: Use Segmented Buttons to switch a view’s display mode.
Do: Use Segmented Buttons to switch a view’s display mode.
Don’t: Use Segmented Buttons for user input in a form. Use Radio Buttons or Select Menus instead.
Don’t: Use Segmented Buttons for user input in a form. Use Radio Buttons or Select Menus instead.