How to Change Text Color of an ElevatedButton in Flutter with ButtonStyle

Learn how to customize the text color of ElevatedButton in Flutter based on different states using ButtonStyle. We break down the solution for clarity.
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Customizing ElevatedButton Text Color in Flutter

In Flutter, implementing a responsive and customizable user interface is essential. One common challenge developers face is managing button states effectively, particularly when it comes to changing the text color of an ElevatedButton. While you can easily change the background color, modifying the text color based on various states like pressed, disabled, or normal can be a bit tricky.

The Problem

To set up a button that dynamically changes its visual styling based on its state, you would need to:

Change the background color when the button is pressed, disabled, or in a normal state.

Adjust the text color according to whether the button is disabled or in its normal state.

You might have encountered that using the ElevatedButton with the ButtonStyle class allows you to alter the background color easily, but the text color defaults to white, making it challenging to present your chosen color scheme. This behavior is often due to the internal properties of the Text widget encapsulated within the button.

The Solution

To effectively change the text color of the ElevatedButton, you need to work with an additional property within the ButtonStyle. Specifically, you should set the foregroundColor, which determines the text color based on the button's state.

Here’s how you can implement this:

Step-by-Step Code Breakdown

Create an ElevatedButton and define its states:

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Explanation of the Code:

ButtonStyle: This allows you to customize the ElevatedButton.

backgroundColor: Changes the button's background color based on the state.

foregroundColor: This is where you define the text color. Each state (disabled, pressed, etc.) can have its own text color:

Disabled State: Set to grey.

Pressed State: Set to green.

Normal State: Set to blue, or any color of your choice.

overlayColor: Prevents any shimmer effect during pressing.

shape: Rounds the button corners for aesthetic appeal.

elevation: Set to zero to eliminate shadow effects around the button.

Conclusion

By incorporating the foregroundColor property within the ButtonStyle, you have gained full control over the text color in response to button states. This simple adjustment not only enhances the user experience but also gives you more creativity in designing your Flutter application.

Now you can create buttons that not only look appealing but also provide immediate feedback to user interactions, enhancing the overall feel of your app.

Happy coding!

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