14 Rules to Design Accessible Buttons

Buttons are designed so the users can perform actions while interacting with your application or product. Designing accessible buttons is essential for a seamless and inclusive user experience.

Below are a few rules with examples to make your buttons accessible to users.

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1. Make buttons look like buttons

Buttons should look like standard buttons. Using unusual shapes and styles will confuse users. Create a style guide to use while designing your application. This will help you stick with the standard theme and style.

Avoid unusual shapes and styles for buttons as it will confuse the users.

2. Differentiate buttons and links

Make a clear distinction between buttons and links. A simple understanding is that a button helps users perform an action, whereas a link allows users to go somewhere. The button should look like a button and not follow the appearance and style of a link, which is a simple underlined text.