Action Route Button
A small route extends beneath an action button from the starting point to the next step.
A small route extends beneath an action button from the starting point to the next step.
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-1266"><button class="route" type="button"><span class="top"><span>Start your project</span><b aria-hidden="true">→</b></span><span class="path" aria-hidden="true"><i></i><em>BRIEF</em><span class="track"></span><em>BUILD</em><i></i></span></button><p class="note">From idea to first build</p></div>CSS
.tbx-1266{display:grid;place-content:center;justify-items:center;gap:12px;box-sizing:border-box;min-height:218px;width:100%;padding:22px 16px;background:#f6f0e8;color:#422d29;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif}
.tbx-1266 *{box-sizing:border-box}.tbx-1266 .route{min-width:min(292px,100%);border:1px solid #ac6d55;border-radius:6px;background:#fff9f1;color:#5b382c;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 18px 10px;box-shadow:7px 7px 0 #dfc4af;font:700 15px system-ui,sans-serif;transition:background .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.tbx-1266 .top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px}.tbx-1266 b{font-size:22px;line-height:1;display:inline-block;transition:transform .3s}.tbx-1266 .path{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;padding-top:0;transition:max-height .4s,opacity .3s,padding-top .4s}
.tbx-1266 .path i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #b45c41;flex:none}.tbx-1266 .path em{font:600 9px system-ui;color:#91644e;letter-spacing:.13em}.tbx-1266 .track{width:64px;max-width:20vw;height:1px;background:#c7a08f;position:relative}.tbx-1266 .track:after{content:'';display:block;height:3px;position:absolute;left:0;top:-1px;width:0;background:#c26d47;transition:width .46s .12s}
.tbx-1266 .route:is(:hover,:focus-visible){background:#fff;box-shadow:3px 3px 0 #dfc4af}.tbx-1266 .route:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .path{max-height:48px;opacity:1;padding-top:13px}.tbx-1266 .route:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .track:after{width:100%}.tbx-1266 .route:is(:hover,:focus-visible) b{transform:translateX(5px)}
.tbx-1266 .note{font-size:10px;color:#aa8b78;margin:0}.tbx-1266 :focus-visible{outline:3px solid #8e6bff;outline-offset:4px}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tbx-1266 *, .tbx-1266 *::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 calls to action and registration sections.
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.
