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Segmented Controls

A segmented control is a linear set of two or more segments, each of which functions as a button.

Lists Example

Overview

Segmented controls allow users to make a single selection from a set of 2–5 options, as a common alternative to radio buttons and dropdown menus. They clearly present all available options to users and are easy to use on mobile devices and tablets.

Usage

Use when

  • You need to provide closely related choices that affect an object, state, or view.
  • You need to reduce cognitive load and/or other selection controls are inadequate.

Don’t use when

  • Enabling actions, such as adding, removing, or editing content.
  • Filtering or navigating content (use Tabs instead).
  • There are too many segments causing crowding.
What's changed
Date Version Notes Contributors
01/16/2023 1.0.0 New component added. D. Bedick, E. Bohn, N. Cadsawan, E. Gunther, I. Perez, J. A. Provin Silva, L. Saenz, C. Starbird, R. Stillwell, S. Kaukonen, N. Byati
Last updated January 30, 2024.