--- layout: docs title: Button group description: Group a series of buttons together on a single line or stack them in a vertical column. group: components toc: true --- ## Basic example Wrap a series of buttons with `.btn` in `.btn-group`. {{< example >}}
{{< /example >}} {{< callout warning >}} ##### Ensure correct `role` and provide a label In order for assistive technologies (such as screen readers) to convey that a series of buttons is grouped, an appropriate `role` attribute needs to be provided. For button groups, this would be `role="group"`, while toolbars should have a `role="toolbar"`. In addition, groups and toolbars should be given an explicit label, as most assistive technologies will otherwise not announce them, despite the presence of the correct role attribute. In the examples provided here, we use `aria-label`, but alternatives such as `aria-labelledby` can also be used. {{< /callout >}} These classes can also be added to groups of links, as an alternative to the [`.nav` navigation components]({{< docsref "/components/navs" >}}). {{< example >}}
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{{< /example >}} ## Checkbox and radio button groups Combine button-like checkbox and radio [toggle buttons]({{< docsref "/forms/checks-radios" >}}) into a seamless looking button group. {{< example >}}
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{{< /example >}} ## Button toolbar Combine sets of button groups into button toolbars for more complex components. Use utility classes as needed to space out groups, buttons, and more. {{< example >}} {{< /example >}} Feel free to mix input groups with button groups in your toolbars. Similar to the example above, you'll likely need some utilities though to space things properly. {{< example >}} {{< /example >}} ## Sizing Instead of applying button sizing classes to every button in a group, just add `.btn-group-*` to each `.btn-group`, including each one when nesting multiple groups.


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{{< /highlight >}} ## Nesting Place a `.btn-group` within another `.btn-group` when you want dropdown menus mixed with a series of buttons. {{< example >}}
{{< /example >}} ## Vertical variation Make a set of buttons appear vertically stacked rather than horizontally. **Split button dropdowns are not supported here.**
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