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## Button tags
-In most cases, the `<button>` element should be used with our `.btn` classes as some browsers render the following elements slightly differently. However, you may also use button classes on `<a>`, `<button>`, or `<input>` elements.
+The `.btn` classes are designed to be used with the `<button>` element. However, you can also use these classes on `<a>` or `<input>` elements (though some browsers may apply a slightly different rendering).
-When using button classes on `<a>` elements, sometimes you'll want to include `role="button"` for improved accessibility. This only applies to buttons that trigger in-page functionality (like collapsing content), and not linking to new pages or sections within the current page.
+When using button classes on `<a>` elements that are used to trigger in-page functionality (like collapsing content), rather than linking to new pages or sections within the current page, these links should be given a `role="button"` to appropriately convey their purpose to assistive technologies such as screen readers.
{% example html %}
<a class="btn btn-secondary" href="#" role="button">Link</a>