Shortcut Keycap CTA
A keyboard shortcut key slides out beside a CTA in an application interface.
A keyboard shortcut key slides out beside a CTA in an application interface.
Live Demo
Hover over the element or use Tab to focus.
Source Code
Copy the HTML, CSS or JavaScript you need for your project.
HTML
<div class="tbx-1265"><button class="launch" type="button"><span class="mark" aria-hidden="true">↗</span><span class="lbl">Open workspace</span><span class="shortcut" aria-hidden="true"><kbd>⌘</kbd><kbd>K</kbd></span></button><p class="hint">Hover / focus to discover shortcut</p></div>CSS
.tbx-1265{display:grid;place-content:center;justify-items:center;gap:12px;box-sizing:border-box;min-height:218px;width:100%;max-width:100%;padding:24px 16px;background:#ecf2f1;color:#193b3a;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif}
.tbx-1265 *{box-sizing:border-box}.tbx-1265 .launch{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;width:min(300px,100%);border:0;border-radius:12px;background:#154747;color:white;padding:11px 14px;font:600 13px system-ui,sans-serif;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 12px 25px #173a3730;transition:background .3s,transform .3s}
.tbx-1265 .mark{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;background:#fff2;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:20px;transition:transform .32s;background .32s}.tbx-1265 .lbl{white-space:nowrap}
.tbx-1265 .shortcut{display:flex;gap:4px;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;transform:translateX(-12px);margin-left:auto;transition:max-width .38s,opacity .34s,transform .38s}
.tbx-1265 kbd{font:600 12px system-ui,sans-serif;background:#ffffff24;border:1px solid #ffffff61;padding:4px 6px;border-radius:5px}
.tbx-1265 .launch:is(:hover,:focus-visible){background:#19685d;transform:translateY(-2px)}.tbx-1265 .launch:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .shortcut{max-width:82px;opacity:1;transform:none}
.tbx-1265 .launch:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .mark{transform:rotate(45deg);background:#ffffff36}.tbx-1265 .hint{font-size:10px;color:#718a89;margin:0}
.tbx-1265 :focus-visible{outline:3px solid #e9a94c;outline-offset:4px}
@media (max-width:350px){.tbx-1265 .launch{gap:8px;padding:9px}.tbx-1265 .lbl{font-size:11px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tbx-1265 *, .tbx-1265 *::before,.tbx-1265 *::after{transition:none!important}}
How to Use
Insert the HTML and add the CSS to your stylesheet. Adjust colors and sizes and avoid class conflicts.
Use Case
Useful for data dashboards and calls to action.
Technical Notes
Keep controls usable on touch devices. Test keyboard focus and reduced-motion preferences.
Mobile: Ensure the interactive content remains accessible without hover on touch devices.
Browser: Uses modern CSS. Check behavior in the browsers you support.
Reduced Motion: Check that prefers-reduced-motion is respected.