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primary button

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The most visually prominent button in a view, marking the main action you are expected to take, like "Save" or "Continue". It is usually filled with a solid, high-contrast colour so it stands out.

Synonyms

  • filled button
  • solid button

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In plain words

  • the bold main button
  • the obvious one you are meant to click

Usage example

Give each screen a single primary button so people know where to go next.

Don't confuse with…

  • secondary buttonA secondary button offers a lesser or alternative action and is styled to recede beside the primary.

Categories

  • Buttons & actions

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  • Relatedprimary button related of call to action
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  • Relatedprimary button related of secondary button
  • Relatedcall to action related of ghost button
  • Relatedsecondary button related of ghost button
  • Relatedghost button related of link button
  • Synonymghost button synonym of outline button
  • Relatedghost button related of primary button
  • Relatedcall to action related of primary button
  • Relatedsecondary button related of primary button
  • Relatedghost button related of secondary button
  • Relatedsecondary button related of tertiary button

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