Repeat button.
Keeps applying an action while it is held down.
See it in context
What it is
A repeating control reduces effort for repeated increments, scrolling, or other small operations. Its initial press usually acts once, followed by repetition after a short delay.
When to use it
Stop repetition on release, cancellation, or loss of focus, and respect value boundaries.
Know the difference
A normal button acts once per activation; a repeat button continues while held.
Across platforms
Web
Use a native button for an action and an anchor for navigation. Preserve keyboard activation and a visible focus indicator.
iOS · iPadOS · Android
Provide a comfortable touch target, use familiar system symbols when appropriate, and show a clear pressed or selected state.
macOS · Windows · Linux
Keep pointer, keyboard, and focus behavior consistent. Common commands can additionally expose a menu item or keyboard shortcut.
Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.