Shadcn Button Group

Shadcn Button Group (Animated Variant): Cohesive Actions with Motion#

The Shadcn Button Group bundles multiple related actions into a single, tidy control. With the Animated variant, you can introduce subtle transitions (hover, press, selection) that make grouped actions feel responsive and polished.

Ideal for formatting toolbars, filter toggles, pagination controls, and segmented choices in a React Button Group UI.

Built on Tailwind CSS, the component is basic styled by default, so you can craft visual treatments—from minimal outlines to bold filled segments—while keeping motion smooth and accessible.

What is Shadcn Button Group?#

The Shadcn Button Group arranges multiple Button elements in a shared container to present related actions.

The Animated variant layers in transitions (e.g., scale, translate, opacity) and optional active indicators for selected buttons. It supports single-select (segmented control) or multi-action layouts while remaining keyboard- and screen-reader friendly.

Why Use Shadcn Button Group?#

• Clear Grouping: Visually ties related actions, improving scannability and decision speed.
• Consistent States: Shared borders/radius keep edges aligned and polished.
• Animated Feedback: Subtle motion signals hover/press/active, improving perceived responsiveness.
• Keyboard & Screen Reader Friendly: Arrow-key navigation and proper roles make it usable by everyone.
• Flexible Modes: Works as segmented toggle (single selection) or as a set of independent actions in a React Button Group.

Features#

• Variants & Sizes: Inherit all Button variants (default, outline, ghost, destructive) and sizes, plus Animated motion states.
• Active/Selected Styling: Distinct styles for the current option; optional animated highlight or sliding "pill" indicator.
• Orientation Control: Horizontal toolbars or vertical stacks for narrow layouts.
• Accessible Roles: Use role="group" and ARIA attributes; for segmented controls.
• Icon Support: Prefix/suffix icons for clarity.
• Disabled & Loading States: Per-button control without breaking the group's shape.

Production Tips#

• Animated Indicator: Implement a sliding background/underline with a positioned element that translates to the active button—transition transform for buttery motion.
• Focus Management: Enable arrow-key navigation within the group; trap focus outline within the active segment for clarity.
• Hit Target & Spacing: Keep touch targets ≥44×44px; use gap-0 with shared borders to avoid double seams.
• Consistent Radius: Apply rounded corners to the group container and only round the first/last buttons to maintain a single capsule shape.

Integration With Other Components#

The Shadcn Button Group integrates seamlessly within the Shadcn UI ecosystem — fully compatible with Shadcn UI components for building cohesive, interactive interfaces.

Pair the button group with Shadcn Card headers to house editing or filtering actions. In data-heavy views, combine it with Shadcn Tabs for major sections while using the button group for per-section modes. For forms or lists, align a compact button group above a Shadcn Table to toggle list density, sorting, or view types.

Enhance usability with Shadcn Tooltip for icon-only buttons, and use Shadcn Badge to display counts or statuses. For advanced workflows, integrate with Shadcn Dialog to open contextual modals.

This makes Shadcn Button Group a versatile shadcn/ui component for creating interactive, data-driven, and responsive interfaces in React.

FAQs#