Docs: use `<button>` for dropdown/popover examples, explain preference over `<a>` for dropdowns, tweak collapse prose (#37432)

* Expand dropdown explanation for use of `<a>`, use `<button>`s for modal examples

* Remove redundant `role="button"` from collapse test `<button>` elements

* Tweak language

* Tweak collapse prose

4 files changed, 16 insertions, 16 deletions

diff --git a/js/tests/unit/collapse.spec.js b/js/tests/unit/collapse.spec.js
index d5af724fe2..fa50ad361c 100644
--- a/js/tests/unit/collapse.spec.js
+++ b/js/tests/unit/collapse.spec.js
@@ -278,14 +278,14 @@ describe('Collapse', () => {
         fixtureEl.innerHTML = [
           '<div id="parentGroup" class="accordion">',
           '  <div id="parentHeader" class="accordion-header">',
-          '    <button data-bs-target="#parentContent" data-bs-toggle="collapse" role="button" class="accordion-toggle">Parent</button>',
+          '    <button data-bs-target="#parentContent" data-bs-toggle="collapse" class="accordion-toggle">Parent</button>',
           '  </div>',
           '  <div id="parentContent" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="parentHeader" data-bs-parent="#parentGroup">',
           '    <div class="accordion-body">',
           '      <div id="childGroup" class="accordion">',
           '        <div class="accordion-item">',
           '          <div id="childHeader1" class="accordion-header">',
-          '            <button data-bs-target="#childContent1" data-bs-toggle="collapse" role="button" class="accordion-toggle">Child 1</button>',
+          '            <button data-bs-target="#childContent1" data-bs-toggle="collapse" class="accordion-toggle">Child 1</button>',
           '          </div>',
           '          <div id="childContent1" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="childHeader1" data-bs-parent="#childGroup">',
           '            <div>content</div>',
@@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ describe('Collapse', () => {
           '        </div>',
           '        <div class="accordion-item">',
           '          <div id="childHeader2" class="accordion-header">',
-          '            <button data-bs-target="#childContent2" data-bs-toggle="collapse" role="button" class="accordion-toggle">Child 2</button>',
+          '            <button data-bs-target="#childContent2" data-bs-toggle="collapse" class="accordion-toggle">Child 2</button>',
           '          </div>',
           '          <div id="childContent2" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="childHeader2" data-bs-parent="#childGroup">',
           '            <div>content</div>',
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.2/components/collapse.md b/site/content/docs/5.2/components/collapse.md
index e53fb5458f..95abc536c4 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.2/components/collapse.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.2/components/collapse.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Click the buttons below to show and hide another element via class changes:
 - `.collapsing` is applied during transitions
 - `.collapse.show` shows content
 
-Generally, we recommend using a button with the `data-bs-target` attribute. While not recommended from a semantic point of view, you can also use a link with the `href` attribute (and a `role="button"`). In both cases, the `data-bs-toggle="collapse"` is required.
+Generally, we recommend using a `<button>` with the `data-bs-target` attribute. While not recommended from a semantic point of view, you can also use an `<a>` link with the `href` attribute (and a `role="button"`). In both cases, the `data-bs-toggle="collapse"` is required.
 
 {{< example >}}
 <p>
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Generally, we recommend using a button with the `data-bs-target` attribute. Whil
 
 ## Horizontal
 
-The collapse plugin also supports horizontal collapsing. Add the `.collapse-horizontal` modifier class to transition the `width` instead of `height` and set a `width` on the immediate child element. Feel free to write your own custom Sass, use inline styles, or use our [width utilities]({{< docsref "/utilities/sizing" >}}).
+The collapse plugin supports horizontal collapsing. Add the `.collapse-horizontal` modifier class to transition the `width` instead of `height` and set a `width` on the immediate child element. Feel free to write your own custom Sass, use inline styles, or use our [width utilities]({{< docsref "/utilities/sizing" >}}).
 
 {{< callout info >}}
 Please note that while the example below has a `min-height` set to avoid excessive repaints in our docs, this is not explicitly required. **Only the `width` on the child element is required.**
@@ -63,10 +63,10 @@ Please note that while the example below has a `min-height` set to avoid excessi
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
 
-## Multiple targets
+## Multiple toggles and targets
 
-A `<button>` or `<a>` can show and hide multiple elements by referencing them with a selector in its `href` or `data-bs-target` attribute.
-Multiple `<button>` or `<a>` can show and hide an element if they each reference it with their `href` or `data-bs-target` attribute
+A `<button>` or `<a>` element can show and hide multiple elements by referencing them with a selector in its `data-bs-target` or `href` attribute.
+Conversely, multiple `<button>` or `<a>` elements can show and hide the same element if they each reference it with their `data-bs-target` or `href` attribute.
 
 {{< example >}}
 <p>
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.2/components/dropdowns.md b/site/content/docs/5.2/components/dropdowns.md
index 70087aa8de..cd243a792f 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.2/components/dropdowns.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.2/components/dropdowns.md
@@ -22,11 +22,11 @@ However, Bootstrap does add built-in support for most standard keyboard menu int
 
 ## Examples
 
-Wrap the dropdown's toggle (your button or link) and the dropdown menu within `.dropdown`, or another element that declares `position: relative;`. Dropdowns can be triggered from `<a>` or `<button>` elements to better fit your potential needs. The examples shown here use semantic `<ul>` elements where appropriate, but custom markup is supported.
+Wrap the dropdown's toggle (your button or link) and the dropdown menu within `.dropdown`, or another element that declares `position: relative;`. Ideally, you should use a `<button>` element as the dropdown trigger, but the plugin will work with `<a>` elements as well. The examples shown here use semantic `<ul>` elements where appropriate, but custom markup is supported.
 
 ### Single button
 
-Any single `.btn` can be turned into a dropdown toggle with some markup changes. Here's how you can put them to work with either `<button>` elements:
+Any single `.btn` can be turned into a dropdown toggle with some markup changes. Here's how you can put them to work with `<button>` elements:
 
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="dropdown">
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Any single `.btn` can be turned into a dropdown toggle with some markup changes.
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
 
-And with `<a>` elements:
+While `<button>` is the recommended control for a dropdown toggle, there might be situations where you have to use an `<a>` element. If you do, we recommend adding a `role="button"` attribute to appropriately convey control's purpose to assistive technologies such as screen readers.
 
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="dropdown">
@@ -378,9 +378,9 @@ And putting it to use in a navbar:
     <div class="collapse navbar-collapse" id="navbarNavDarkDropdown">
       <ul class="navbar-nav">
         <li class="nav-item dropdown">
-          <a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-bs-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
+          <button class="btn btn-dark dropdown-toggle" data-bs-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
             Dropdown
-          </a>
+          </button>
           <ul class="dropdown-menu dropdown-menu-dark">
             <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
             <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Another action</a></li>
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.2/components/modal.md b/site/content/docs/5.2/components/modal.md
index 371cbf15d1..4251dc294e 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.2/components/modal.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.2/components/modal.md
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@ Add `.modal-dialog-centered` to `.modal-dialog` to vertically center the modal.
       </div>
       <div class="modal-body">
         <h2 class="fs-5">Popover in a modal</h2>
-        <p>This <a href="#" role="button" class="btn btn-secondary" data-bs-toggle="popover" title="Popover title" data-bs-content="Popover body content is set in this attribute." data-bs-container="#exampleModalPopovers">button</a> triggers a popover on click.</p>
+        <p>This <button class="btn btn-secondary" data-bs-toggle="popover" title="Popover title" data-bs-content="Popover body content is set in this attribute." data-bs-container="#exampleModalPopovers">button</button> triggers a popover on click.</p>
         <hr>
         <h2 class="fs-5">Tooltips in a modal</h2>
         <p><a href="#" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Tooltip" data-bs-container="#exampleModalPopovers">This link</a> and <a href="#" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Tooltip" data-bs-container="#exampleModalPopovers">that link</a> have tooltips on hover.</p>
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ Add `.modal-dialog-centered` to `.modal-dialog` to vertically center the modal.
 ```html
 <div class="modal-body">
   <h2 class="fs-5">Popover in a modal</h2>
-  <p>This <a href="#" role="button" class="btn btn-secondary" data-bs-toggle="popover" title="Popover title" data-bs-content="Popover body content is set in this attribute.">button</a> triggers a popover on click.</p>
+  <p>This <button class="btn btn-secondary" data-bs-toggle="popover" title="Popover title" data-bs-content="Popover body content is set in this attribute.">button</button> triggers a popover on click.</p>
   <hr>
   <h2 class="fs-5">Tooltips in a modal</h2>
   <p><a href="#" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Tooltip">This link</a> and <a href="#" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Tooltip">that link</a> have tooltips on hover.</p>
@@ -537,7 +537,7 @@ Toggle between multiple modals with some clever placement of the `data-bs-target
     </div>
   </div>
 </div>
-<a class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" href="#exampleModalToggle" role="button">Open first modal</a>
+<button class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-target="#exampleModalToggle" data-bs-toggle="modal">Open first modal</button>
 {{< /example >}}
 
 ### Change animation