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.Don’t: Use Segmented Buttons to switch between separate views. Use Tabs instead.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.
