openui / openui/open-ui

[combobox] Should we allow a button child to control the dropdown?

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Combobox needs-triage
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Description

For selectlist we allow designs such as split buttons where you have a main button and then a split button to control the dropdown.

Should we allow a split button option for combobox?

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The issue names no files or tests. Start by reviewing the existing selectlist split-button behavior and the combobox control model, then determine whether a button child may control the dropdown and document the resulting interaction requirements.

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Assessment

Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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