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Split button
A button with a primary action and a chevron for related options.
A split button is two buttons joined together: the main side does the default action (e.g., Save), and the chevron side opens a small menu of related actions (e.g., Save As, Save Draft).
Useful when one action is dominant but variations exist. The visual makes the default obvious while keeping alternates one tap away. Avoid hiding the main action behavior behind the chevron — defaults should be safe.