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47 changes: 26 additions & 21 deletions src/pages/components/button/usage.mdx
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| _Right-justified_ | Inline notifications, inline field buttons and data tables, progressive forms, wizards, and single-button dialogs |
| _Full-span_ | Dialogs, side panels, and small tiles; currently Carbon does not offer a way to implement full-span buttons in code, without an override, they max out at 320px |

#### Fluid versus fixed buttons
#### Fluid versus default buttons

Button alignment is also closely related to whether the button is treated as a
fixed or a fluid element within a layout. When we say “fluid”, we mean that the
button becomes a part of a larger, compound component by bleeding to two or more
edges of its container. Rather than defining the a fluid button’s width in
default or a fluid element within a layout. When we say “fluid”, we mean that
the button becomes a part of a larger, compound component by bleeding to two or
more edges of its container. Rather than defining the a fluid button’s width in
columns or mini units, its width is defined as a percentage (often 50%) of the
container’s width. Also, as a general rule, fluid buttons are never left-aligned
in a layout or a container—they’re always either right-aligned, or span the full
width of the container.
container’s width. Also, as a general rule, fluid primary buttons are never
left-aligned in a layout or a container—they’re always either right-aligned, or
span the full width of the container.

Fluid components like button never exist in isolation. As you can see in the
examples above, they are always part of another component, like modal or form.
Other fluid components include tiles and most recently,
Other fluid components include tiles and most recently, form inputs such as
[text inputs](/components/text-input/usage).

<Row>
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</Column>
</Row>

#### Using the grid
#### Fluid-width default buttons

By default the container’s width is set to the size of the text label with 64px
fixed padding on the right side and 16px fixed padding on the left. However,
when possible set the button container’s relative position to the responsive
layout grid and match button width to the other elements on the page. Ideally,
when using groups of related buttons (not including ghost buttons), they should
all be the same width. See [button groups](#Button-groups) below for more
detailed information.
The default button’s width is set to the size of the text label with 64px fixed
padding on the right side and 16px fixed padding on the left. However, there is
a hybrid scenario where a floating default-style button can span a designated
number of columns on the responsive column grid, giving it a fluid width. These
are called "fluid-width default buttons."

Fluid-width default buttons are always preferable to fixed-width default buttons
in a layout. When possible set the default button container’s relative position
to the responsive layout grid and match button width to the width of other
elements on the page. Ideally, when using groups of related buttons (not
including ghost buttons), they should all be the same width. See button groups
below for more detailed information.

<Row>
<Column colLg={8}>
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and occasionally side panels. In these instances, the primary button is always
on top and the secondary or tertiary button is below.

Generally, when designers stack buttons, they tend to use the fixed buttons.
However, stacked fluid buttons are also an option in desktop side panels with
especially long calls to action. _Note: experimenting with stacked fluid buttons
would require an override to the existing code._
Generally, when designers stack buttons, they tend to use the hybrid fluid
buttons. However, stacked fluid buttons are also an option in desktop side
panels with especially long calls to action. Note: experimenting with stacked
fluid buttons would require an override to the existing code.

<Row>
<Column colLg={12}>

![Fluid and fixed stacked button group examples](images/button_usage_24.png)
![Fluid and default stacked button group examples](images/button_usage_24.png)

</Column>
</Row>
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<Tabs>

<Tab label="Fixed">
<Tab label="Default">

![Fixed date picker input colors](images/date-picker-style-7.png)
![Default date picker input colors](images/date-picker-style-7.png)

</Tab>

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<Tabs>

<Tab label="Fixed">
<Tab label="Default">

![Fixed date picker input states](images/date-picker-style-6.png)
![Default date picker input states](images/date-picker-style-6.png)

</Tab>

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### Date inputs

#### Fixed input
#### Default input

The widths of the date inputs may vary based on the grid and layout.

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</div>

<Caption>Structure and spacing for fixed date picker inputs | px / rem</Caption>
<Caption>
Structure and spacing for default date picker inputs | px / rem
</Caption>

#### Fluid input

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[select](/components/select/style#structure) component. Refer to each component
page for further details.

#### Fixed input
#### Default input

The widths of the time picker may vary based on the grid and layout.

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## Sizes

### Fixed inputs
### Default inputs

| Element | Size | Height px / rem |
| ------- | ----------- | --------------- |
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<Tabs>

<Tab label="Fixed">
<Tab label="Default">

![Fixed date picker anatomy](images/date-picker-anatomy.png)
![Default date picker anatomy](images/date-picker-anatomy.png)

</Tab>

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<Tabs>

<Tab label="Fixed">
<Tab label="Default">

![Fixed time picker anatomy](images/time-picker-anatomy.png)
![Default time picker anatomy](images/time-picker-anatomy.png)

</Tab>

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### Styling

There are two styles of date picker inputs, fixed and fluid. They share the same
functionality but look visually different, influencing where to use them.
There are two styles of date picker inputs, default and fluid. They share the
same functionality but look visually different, influencing where to use them.

| Style | Appearance | Use case |
| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Fixed | A traditional style where the label is positioned outside and above the input field. | Use when white space is needed between input components or in productive moments where space is at a premium, and smaller components are needed. |
| Fluid | An alternative style where the label is placed inside of the input field and is stacked inline with the user input text. | Use in expressive moments, fluid forms, contained spaces, or attached to complex components, like a toolbar. |
| Style | Appearance | Use case |
| ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Default | A traditional style where the label is positioned outside and above the input field. | Use when white space is needed between input components or in productive moments where space is at a premium, and smaller components are needed. |
| Fluid | An alternative style where the label is placed inside of the input field and is stacked inline with the user input text. | Use in expressive moments, fluid forms, contained spaces, or attached to complex components, like a toolbar. |

<Row>
<Column colLg={8}>

![An example of a fixed and fluid date picker input](images/date-picker-formatting-styling.png)
![An example of a default and fluid date picker input](images/date-picker-formatting-styling.png)

</Column>
</Row>

### Sizes

#### Fixed input heights
#### Default input heights

The fixed input fields for date and time picker come in three height sizes:
The default input fields for date and time picker come in three height sizes:
small (32px), medium (40px), and large (48px). The calendar menu in the date
picker is a fixed height and width and does not change with the input size.

| Fixed size | Height (px/rem) | Use case |
| ----------- | --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Small (sm) | 32 / 2 | Use when space is constricted or when placing a dropdown in a form that is long and complex. |
| Medium (md) | 40 / 2.5 | This is the default size and the most commonly used size. When in doubt, use the medium size. |
| Large (lg) | 48 / 3 | Use when there is a lot of space to work with. This size is typically used in simple forms or when a dropdown is placed by itself on a page, for example as a filter. |
| Default size | Height (px/rem) | Use case |
| ------------ | --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Small (sm) | 32 / 2 | Use when space is constricted or when placing a dropdown in a form that is long and complex. |
| Medium (md) | 40 / 2.5 | This is the default size and the most commonly used size. When in doubt, use the medium size. |
| Large (lg) | 48 / 3 | Use when there is a lot of space to work with. This size is typically used in simple forms or when a dropdown is placed by itself on a page, for example as a filter. |

<Row>
<Column colLg={8}>

![Fixed input size example](images/date-picker-sizes.png)
![Default input size example](images/date-picker-sizes.png)

</Column>
</Row>

#### Fluid input heights

There is only one fluid input height and it is visually larger than the fixed
There is only one fluid input height and it is visually larger than the default
heights. The input is a set height of 64px except when a warning or error
message has been added to the bottom.

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<Tabs>

<Tab label="Fixed">
<Tab label="Default">

![Fixed date picker states](images/date-picker-usage-states.png)
![Default date picker states](images/date-picker-usage-states.png)

</Tab>

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<Tabs>

<Tab label="Fixed">
<Tab label="Default">

![Fixed dropdown variant examples](images/dropdown-style-1.png)
![Default dropdown variant examples](images/dropdown-style-1.png)

</Tab>

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<Tabs>

<Tab label="Fixed">
<Tab label="Default">

![Fixed dropdown and combo-box states](images/dropdown-style-2.png)
![Default dropdown and combo-box states](images/dropdown-style-2.png)

</Tab>

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<Tabs>

<Tab label="Fixed">
<Tab label="Default">

![Fixed multi-select dropdown states](images/dropdown-style-3.png)
![Default multi-select dropdown states](images/dropdown-style-3.png)

</Tab>

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Dropdowns have two states, open and closed. An open and closed dropdown should
be the same width and appropriately fit the design, layout, and content.

### Fixed dropdown
### Default dropdown

| Element | Property | px / rem | Spacing token |
| ------------ | --------------------------- | -------- | ------------- |
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<div className="image--fixed">

![Structure and spacing for a fixed dropdown](images/dropdown-style-5.png)
![Structure and spacing for a default dropdown](images/dropdown-style-5.png)

</div>

<Caption>
Structure and spacing measurements for fixed dropdown | px / rem
Structure and spacing measurements for default dropdown | px / rem
</Caption>

### Fluid dropdown
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## Sizes

### Fixed inputs
### Default inputs

The field height and menu option height should always match. These size options
can be applied to all variants of dropdown.
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</Column>
</Row>

<Caption>Fixed dropdown sizes | px / rem</Caption>
<Caption>Default dropdown sizes | px / rem</Caption>

### Fluid inputs

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