# Dropdown menu

A dropdown menu is used to let users select a single action or option from a set of choices. Best use is to use when there is roughly 4 to 12 options to choice from.

Consider using a select component when the user has to search through a larger list of options.

1. Control: This is a button with a label that describes the function or contents within the dropdown menu.
2. Dropdown menu: Contains selectable items that you can group into sub-categories.

# Label Requirements

Use a clear label for the dropdown control so that users know the purpose of the selection. When writing option labels keep to a single line of text. Be short and concise.

# References:

1. https://www.nngroup.com/articles/drop-down-menus/
2. Using Select Elements vs Dropdowns