A button drawn with a visible border and little or no fill, giving it medium emphasis — more noticeable than plain text but quieter than a solid, filled button.
Synonyms
- outlined button
- bordered button
Related terms
In plain words
- a button that's just an outline with a see-through middle
- an empty button with only a border
Usage example
'Cancel' is shown as an outline button next to the solid 'Save' button.
Don't confuse with…
- ghost buttonA ghost button is nearly transparent and often shows its border only on hover; an outline button always keeps a clearly defined border.
Categories
- Buttons & actions