Overview
Inline Action
Quick action buttons embedded alongside AI content
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Inline Actions are contextual action buttons embedded directly alongside AI-generated content. They provide quick access to common operations — copy, edit, delete, share, bookmark — without requiring users to navigate to a separate menu or toolbar. By placing actions where users are already looking, they reduce interaction cost and support rapid iteration on AI outputs.
Variants
- Toolbar — A horizontal row of icon buttons displayed above or below the content, providing a consistent set of actions.
- Hover actions — Actions that appear on mouse hover, keeping the interface clean by default and revealing options on demand.
- Floating menu — A compact floating button that expands into a radial or dropdown menu of actions when clicked.
Use Cases
- Copy and share buttons on AI-generated text responses
- Edit and regenerate actions on individual response sections
- Feedback actions (thumbs up/down) for response quality
- Bookmark and save actions for useful AI outputs
- Quick-format actions on generated content blocks
Best Practices
- Limit visible actions to 3-5 most common operations; overflow into a menu.
- Use consistent iconography with tooltips for clarity.
- Group actions by type: constructive (copy, save), destructive (delete), and navigational (share, link).
- Visually distinguish destructive actions (delete, discard) from safe ones.
- Ensure keyboard accessibility for all inline actions.