A button that is just a coloured text label with no background or border, used for the least important actions so it stays visually quiet.
Synonyms
- text-only button
Related terms
In plain words
- a button that looks like plain clickable words
- clickable text with no box around it
Usage example
The dialog uses a text button for 'Skip' so all the attention goes to 'Continue'.
Don't confuse with…
- link buttonA link button takes you to another place like a hyperlink; a text button performs an action on the current screen but is styled with no container.
Categories
- Buttons & actions