Toggle button group
A toggle button group is a single and multi selection pattern that provides increased visual emphasis for the available choices.
Friendly
Toggle button groups are interactive and provide subtle delight to the experience.
Quick
They should be lightweight and easily digestible for the action at hand.
Informative
They should help make decisions easier to scan in order to take action.
- Image
- Title
- Subtitle
- Border
- Container
Use toggle buttons to highlight a selectable option with clear visual feedback. They work best when options stand on their own, helping create a strong visual hierarchy that guides users. For situations where the selection option is isolated, toggle buttons make the experience clear and focused. If your page features multiple selection sections, consider using radio buttons or checkboxes for a more organized and intuitive layout.
- Use toggle buttons when selection options exist in isolation, meaning they are not part of a multiple selection groups.
- Avoid toggle buttons when multiple selection sections appear on the same page or layout. In these cases, use radio buttons for single-choice selections or checkboxes for multiple-choice selections.
Single select
Single select allows the user to select one option from a set. Only one can be selected at a time.
Multi-select
Multi-select allows the user to select multiple options from a list or a single yes/no option.
Content area
The content area contains the primary details of each toggle button. This includes a title, subtitle, description, or overline.
The title is required for every option. Keep titles short and concise. Aim for less than 20 characters.
The subtitle is optional. Use a subtitle to provide more context or details. Aim for 1-2 lines.
Lead element
The lead element is optional. It provides visual support for the available options. There are 2 options for lead elements: Icon and Image.
Layout
Toggle buttons can be presented in 3 variants: Minimal, List view, and Gallery view.
Overflow
Titles and subtitles wrap to another line when wider than the container. Keep titles and subtitles short to avoid overly tall buttons on smaller screens.
Selection
The selection state toggles on and off for both multi and single select option list styles.
On selection the border color changes to “border.strong”, the border width increases, and the background color changes to “background.secondary”.
State
Toggle buttons use state layers for interaction states. The available states are enabled, hover, disabled, and focused. Learn more about the state layer color values in Color tokens.
Size
It is important to ensure you follow the sizing guide for each toggle button variant. The various styles and layouts adhere to different minimum and maximum sizing rules.
Minimal
The minimal layout has a minimum width of 72px and a minimal height of 40px. The minimal layout has a maximum width of 600px.
List view
List view layouts have a minimum width of 140px and a maximum width of 600px.
Gallery view
Gallery layouts have a a minimum width of 140pc and maximum width of 140px.
Small
Medium and large
CTA buttons
Do use the variant options provided within the component.
Don’t add CTAs or additional buttons to the option list.
Additional controls
Keep content minimal and straight forward.
Don’t add additional controls or selection indicators, such as checkbox, radio button, or checkmark.
Content length
Keep titles to a single line of copy when possible. Subtitles can have more content but should not exceed 3 lines of content.
Avoid lengthy content. Keep your title and subtitle short and concise.
Binary choices
Do use the radio component for short, binary options.
Don’t use the Toggle Button Group component for short, binary options.
Overflow
The title can wrap to 2 lines for the title-only option. In general, keep your content brief and to the point.
Don’t write overly detailed titles. If more room is needed consider using a different layout variant.
Size consistency
Do keep all buttons the same height and width when grouped.
Don’t create buttons with differing heights and widths in the same group.
Filtering
Do use the radio component for short, binary options.
Don’t use the Toggle Button Group component for short, binary options.
Navigation
Do use tab to navigate between pages
Do not use toggle buttons to navigate between pages or views.
Progressive disclosure
Do use progressive disclosure to present the next section within a flow base on a user’s selection, keeping the interface clean and focused.
Do not place progressive disclosure within a toggle button itself, as this could hide critical information needed to make an informed choice. Key details should always be visible before a selection is made.
