Button Widget: Settings Overview

Key Takeaways

  • Button widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor offers multiple unique pre-designed styles.
  • Users can change button text on hover with specific button styles.
  • Icon settings allow selection from FontAwesome, FontAwesome 5, and Icons Mind libraries.
  • The Button ID field enables direct redirection to the button or custom JavaScript interactivity.
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Are you looking to add eye-catching and engaging buttons on your Elementor website? With the Button widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily add a variety of stylish and attention-grabbing call-to-action buttons to your Elementor website.

Required Setup

  • Elementor FREE Plugin installed & activated.
  • You need to have The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin installed and activated.
  • Make sure the Button widget is activated, to verify this visit The Plus Addons → Widgets → and Search for Button and activate.

Learn via Video Tutorial:

YouTube video

How to Activate the Button Widget?

Go to 

  • The Plus Addons Widgets 
  • Search the widget name and turn on the toggle.
Tpae button activate button widget: settings overview from the plus addons for elementor

Key Features

  • Multiple button styles – You can choose from multiple unique pre-designed styles to the free Elementor button.
  • Change button text on hover – With some button styles, you can change button text on hover.

How to Use the Button Widget?

Add the Button widget to the page. 

Layout

From the Button Style dropdown, you can select a button style.

Tpae button layout 1 button widget: settings overview from the plus addons for elementor

From the Alignment section, you can align the button for the responsive device.

In the Text field, you have to add the button text. 

On some button styles, you’ll see a Hover Text field to show a different text on hover.

For the Style 23 button, you can add an extra text on the button from the Button Tag Text section, like this –

Button multi line text demo

Then, in the Link field, you can add a link for the button.

You can add a custom attribute to the button by enabling the Add Custom Attributes group control.

Icon Settings

From the Icon Font dropdown, you can select and add an icon to the button based on the chosen Icon Type. Here you’ll find three options:

Tpae button icon settings button widget: settings overview from the plus addons for elementor

  • FontAwesome – To add classic icons, from the FontAwesome icon library.
  • FontAwesome 5 – To add modern icons, from the FontAwesome 5 collection.
  • Icons Mind –To add clean and minimal icons, from the Icons Mind library.

Based on your selection, you’ll find different group controls for an Icon Type.

From the Icon Position section, you can set the icon position either before or after the button text.

From the Icon Spacing section, you can set the space between the icon and the content for responsive devices.

From the Icon Size section, you can set the icon for responsive devices.

From the Alignment section, you can align the content to the top, center, or bottom for responsive devices to the button.

Extra Option

In the Button ID field, you can add an ID to the button, which can be used to directly redirect visitors to the button or it can be used in JavaScript to add custom interactivity. 

Tpae button extra option button widget: settings overview from the plus addons for elementor

How to Style the Button Widget?

You can style the Button from the Style tab.

Background Option – From here, you can manage the button padding, margin, typography, color, icon size, etc.

Tpae button style 1 button widget: settings overview from the plus addons for elementor

Special – Here you’ll find some options to add special effects to the button for free. 

On Scroll View Animation –  This is our global extension available for all our widgets, which adds scrolling animation as the widget comes into the viewport. You can learn more about this from here.

Advanced options remain common for all our widgets; you can explore all their options from here.

View Advanced tab tutorial.

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Related Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if the Button widget is not showing up in Elementor?

If the Button widget isn't appearing, ensure that both the Elementor FREE Plugin and The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin are installed and activated. Additionally, check that the Button widget is activated by navigating to The Plus Addons u2192 Widgets and searching for the Button. If it's not toggled on, it won't show up on your Elementor interface.

How do I add a tooltip to my button using The Plus Addons for Elementor?

Adding a tooltip to your button is straightforward. In the Button widget settings, look for the tooltip option under the Special section. This feature allows you to provide additional information when users hover over the button, enhancing usability and providing context. Tooltips can be particularly useful for clarifying the action associated with the button.

Are there any limitations to the button styles available in The Plus Addons for Elementor?

While The Plus Addons for Elementor offers multiple unique pre-designed button styles, some features like changing button text on hover are only available with specific styles. It's essential to explore each style to understand its capabilities and limitations. This helps in selecting the right style that meets your design needs without compromising functionality.

Last reviewed: April 10, 2026