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VA Design System Button - Segmented
Documents segmented buttons as 2-4 closely related choices for filtering, sorting, or switching views of one data set, with one option always active and local client-side updates.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segmented control | Choose segmented controls for two to four closely related local modes, filters, sort orders, or view presentations. | Selecting a segment updates the local mode or filter immediately. | VA documents segmented buttons as 2-4 mutually exclusive filters or view switches for one data set with one option always active. |
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- Tabs vs segmented control vs pagination
VA defines segmented buttons as 2-4 mutually exclusive filters or view switches for one data set, with one option always active.
- Toggle switch vs checkbox group vs radio group vs segmented control
VA segmented button guidance is the contrast source for 2-4 mutually exclusive local filters or view switches for one data set.
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Publisher: VA.gov Design System. Last checked: .