# .NET MAUI Button Overview

The Telerik UI for .NET MAUI Button control enhances the functionality of the standard .NET MAUI Button by providing options for customizing its look and feel. Additionally, it enables you to add borders, set its transparency, align its content, define backgrounds, and render images.

![Telerik UI for .NET MAUI Button displaying custom text](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/assets/48f0aebc6c6b4f9087265ad24209f24c/button-overview.png "Button for .NET MAUI")

## .NET MAUI Button Video Tutorial

If you prefer video instructions, watch the Getting Started with the MAUI Button video tutorial. It covers the following topics:

* Installing the Telerik UI for .NET MAUI.
* Setup a sample demo project.
* Add a Button control to the project.

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## Key Features of the .NET MAUI Button

* [Content alignment](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/controls/button/configuration)—The Button enables you to control the horizontal and vertical positioning of its content.
* [Background image](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/controls/button/configuration#background-image)—Apply an image as a background of the button.
* [Command](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/controls/button/command)—The Button provides a command that executes when the button is clicked.
* [Styling](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/controls/button/styling)—You can also apply various types of borders around your buttons by using the `BorderThickness` and the `BorderColor` properties.

## Next Steps

* [Getting Started with Telerik UI for .NET MAUI Button](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/controls/button/getting-started)
* [Creating a Circular Button](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/knowledge-base/button-howto-create-circle-button)

## See Also

* [.NET MAUI Button Product Page](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/button)
* [.NET MAUI Button Forum Page](https://www.telerik.com/forums/maui?tagId=1764)
* [Telerik .NET MAUI Blogs](https://www.telerik.com/blogs/mobile-net-maui)
* [Telerik .NET MAUI Roadmap](https://www.telerik.com/support/whats-new/maui-ui/roadmap)