microsoft / microsoft/fluentui-contrib

[Feature]: New size for buttons to match Outlook densities needs

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enhancement
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Description

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Describe the feature that you would like added

Outlook has some different needs because of the different densities. It needs a size that sits between Small and Medium. Right now, engineers are having to hard-code a custom size, which introduces extra maintenance and risks drifting from Fluent standards

Reference links:
Specs and comparisons here: https://www.figma.com/design/kH8NfE22oaceEprpQtKyVz/Buttons-for-densities?node-id=1499-2774&t=gwGLSodQvh5iWrvo-4

Additional context

PM spoke with the Fluent development team. They confirmed that this request is not a breaking change for engineering. They mentioned it could be implemented as a "variant," which should be straightforward. If this is very specific to Outlook, it should be added to the Fluent-contrib repository. Engineering estimated it could be completed in one-two days.

The Fluent Prague Team currently has no capacity, so Outlook should contribute this change. The Prague team will support with PR resolution to help expedite the process.

Have you discussed this feature with our team

@gouttierre @marcosmoura

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Priority

Medium

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start in the Fluent-contrib repository by locating the button package and its existing Small and Medium size or variant definitions. Review the linked Figma specifications and compare the current button tests or examples. Done means the intermediate Outlook density size is available without hard-coded custom sizing and is covered by the relevant tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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