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File: dropdown-menu.md | Updated: 11/15/2025

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Dropdown Menu

Menu representing a set of actions, triggered by a button.

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Options

<DropdownMenu.Root>
	<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<Button variant="soft">
			Options
			<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
		</Button>
	</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
	<DropdownMenu.Content>
		<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
		<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
		<DropdownMenu.Separator />
		<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>

		<DropdownMenu.Sub>
			<DropdownMenu.SubTrigger>More</DropdownMenu.SubTrigger>
			<DropdownMenu.SubContent>
				<DropdownMenu.Item>Move to project…</DropdownMenu.Item>
				<DropdownMenu.Item>Move to folder…</DropdownMenu.Item>

				<DropdownMenu.Separator />
				<DropdownMenu.Item>Advanced options…</DropdownMenu.Item>
			</DropdownMenu.SubContent>
		</DropdownMenu.Sub>

		<DropdownMenu.Separator />
		<DropdownMenu.Item>Share</DropdownMenu.Item>
		<DropdownMenu.Item>Add to favorites</DropdownMenu.Item>
		<DropdownMenu.Separator />
		<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ ⌫" color="red">
			Delete
		</DropdownMenu.Item>
	</DropdownMenu.Content>
</DropdownMenu.Root>

API Reference

This component inherits props from the Dropdown Menu primitive .

Root

Contains all the parts of a dropdown menu.

Trigger

Wraps the control that will open the dropdown menu.

Trigger Icon

An optional icon part.

Content

The component that pops out when the dropdown menu is open.

| Prop | Type | Default | | --- | --- | --- | | size | Responsive<"1" \| "2"> | "2" | | variant<br><br>Prop description | "solid" \| "soft" | "solid" | | color<br><br>Prop description | enum<br><br>See full type | No default value | | highContrast<br><br>Prop description | boolean | No default value |

Label

Used to render a label. It won't be focusable using arrow keys.

Item

The component that contains the dropdown menu items.

| Prop | Type | Default | | --- | --- | --- | | asChild<br><br>Prop description | boolean | No default value | | color<br><br>Prop description | enum<br><br>See full type | No default value | | shortcut<br><br>Prop description | string | No default value |

Group

Used to group multiple Item parts.

RadioGroup

Used to group multiple RadioItem parts.

RadioItem

An item that can be controlled and rendered like a radio.

| Prop | Type | Default | | --- | --- | --- | | color<br><br>Prop description | enum<br><br>See full type | No default value |

CheckboxItem

An item that can be controlled and rendered like a checkbox.

| Prop | Type | Default | | --- | --- | --- | | color<br><br>Prop description | enum<br><br>See full type | No default value | | shortcut<br><br>Prop description | string | No default value |

Sub

Contains all the parts of a submenu.

SubTrigger

An item that opens a submenu. Must be rendered inside DropdownMenu.Sub.

SubContent

The component that pops out when a submenu is open. Must be rendered inside DropdownMenu.Sub.

Examples

Size

Use the size prop to control the size.

OptionsOptions

<Flex gap="3" align="center">
	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button variant="soft" size="1">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content size="1">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>

			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ ⌫" color="red">
				Delete
			</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>

	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button variant="soft" size="2">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content size="2">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>

			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ ⌫" color="red">
				Delete
			</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>
</Flex>

Variant

Use the variant prop to customize the visual style of the dropdown menu.

OptionsOptions

<Flex gap="3" align="center">
	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button variant="solid">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content variant="solid">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>

			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ ⌫" color="red">
				Delete
			</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>

	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button variant="soft">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content variant="soft">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>

			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ ⌫" color="red">
				Delete
			</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>
</Flex>

Color

Use the color prop to assign a specific color . You can also pass color to a specific item to override for semantic reasons (ie. destruction action).

OptionsOptionsOptionsOptions

<Flex gap="3">
	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button variant="soft" color="indigo">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content variant="soft" color="indigo">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>

	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button variant="soft" color="cyan">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content variant="soft" color="cyan">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>

	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button variant="soft" color="orange">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content variant="soft" color="orange">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>

	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button variant="soft" color="crimson">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content variant="soft" color="crimson">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>
</Flex>

High-contrast

Use the highContrast prop to increase color contrast with the background.

OptionsOptionsOptionsOptions

<Grid columns="2" gap="3" display="inline-grid">
	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button color="gray">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content color="gray">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>

	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button color="gray" highContrast>
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content color="gray" highContrast>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>

	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button color="gray" variant="soft">
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content color="gray" variant="soft">
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>

	<DropdownMenu.Root>
		<DropdownMenu.Trigger>
			<Button color="gray" variant="soft" highContrast>
				Options
				<DropdownMenu.TriggerIcon />
			</Button>
		</DropdownMenu.Trigger>
		<DropdownMenu.Content color="gray" variant="soft" highContrast>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ E">Edit</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ D">Duplicate</DropdownMenu.Item>
			<DropdownMenu.Separator />
			<DropdownMenu.Item shortcut="⌘ N">Archive</DropdownMenu.Item>
		</DropdownMenu.Content>
	</DropdownMenu.Root>
</Grid>

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