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WAI-ARIA APG Menu Button Pattern
Defines a menu button as a button that opens a menu, with role button, aria-haspopup set to menu or true, aria-expanded reflecting display state, optional aria-controls, a role menu popup, and keyboard opening with Enter, Space, Down Arrow, or Up Arrow.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu button | Choose a menu button when one trigger reveals a short local set of actions or command-like links. | The trigger is a button or equivalent control with a clear name, aria-haspopup set to menu or true, and aria-expanded synchronized with visibility. | APG defines menu button trigger semantics, aria-haspopup, aria-expanded, optional aria-controls, role menu popup, and trigger keyboard behavior. |
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- Menu button vs command palette vs select vs confirmation dialog
APG defines menu button trigger semantics, expanded state, controlled menu popup, and opening keyboard behavior.
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