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Fluent 2 Menu
Describes menus as hidden option lists shown from triggers such as buttons, avatars, or icons, with guidance to use menus for immediate actions or navigation and use input controls for collecting information.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context menu | Choose context menu when commands are specific to the object, selection, or location where the user invoked the menu. | The menu opens only for the object, selection, or location that invoked it. | Supports menus as hidden lists for immediate actions or navigation rather than input collection. |
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Publisher: Microsoft Fluent 2 Design System. Last checked: .