diff --git a/.changeset/fn-7034-steps-dropdown-style.md b/.changeset/fn-7034-steps-dropdown-style.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..046899d2ae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/fn-7034-steps-dropdown-style.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+"@runfusion/fusion": patch
+---
+
+summary: Match the optional steps dropdown trigger to shared task creation buttons.
+category: fix
+dev: Reuses the dashboard `.btn .btn-sm` trigger styling for WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.
diff --git a/packages/dashboard/app/components/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.css b/packages/dashboard/app/components/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.css
index 2a91a9f0fb..dff10a8c26 100644
--- a/packages/dashboard/app/components/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.css
+++ b/packages/dashboard/app/components/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.css
@@ -6,20 +6,6 @@
   display: inline-flex;
 }
 
-.wf-optional-steps-dropdown-trigger {
-  display: inline-flex;
-  align-items: center;
-  justify-content: space-between;
-  gap: 6px;
-  padding: 4px 8px;
-  font-size: 0.8rem;
-  border: 1px solid var(--border);
-  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
-  background: var(--surface, transparent);
-  color: inherit;
-  cursor: pointer;
-}
-
 .wf-optional-steps-dropdown-trigger:disabled {
   opacity: 0.5;
   cursor: default;
diff --git a/packages/dashboard/app/components/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.tsx b/packages/dashboard/app/components/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.tsx
index 80fd71c0ad..87a23c1011 100644
--- a/packages/dashboard/app/components/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.tsx
+++ b/packages/dashboard/app/components/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.tsx
@@ -16,6 +16,11 @@
  * matching the quick-add card's prior no-chip-block behavior and the modal's
  * empty-state choice, so both surfaces look identical.
  *
+ * FNXC:TaskCreationButtons 2026-06-25-00:00:
+ * The optional-steps trigger must reuse shared `.btn .btn-sm` styling so it has
+ * the same padding, background, border, radius, and interaction affordances as
+ * the quick-add and New Task action buttons on every creation surface.
+ *
  * Accessibility: trigger has aria-haspopup/aria-expanded; the panel is a
  * role="listbox" labelled by the trigger; each option is a role="option" with
  * aria-checked. Escape closes and refocuses the trigger; arrow keys move the
@@ -145,7 +150,7 @@ export function WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown({
         ref={triggerRef}
         type="button"
         id={labelId}
-        className="wf-optional-steps-dropdown-trigger"
+        className="btn btn-sm wf-optional-steps-dropdown-trigger"
         data-testid={triggerTestId}
         aria-haspopup="listbox"
         aria-expanded={isOpen}
@@ -157,7 +162,7 @@ export function WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown({
         onKeyDown={onTriggerKeyDown}
       >
         <span>{triggerLabel}</span>
-        <ChevronDown size={13} aria-hidden />
+        <ChevronDown size={12} aria-hidden />
       </button>
 
       {isOpen &&
diff --git a/packages/dashboard/app/components/__tests__/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.test.tsx b/packages/dashboard/app/components/__tests__/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.test.tsx
index 4d458345b2..6ceac1ab9e 100644
--- a/packages/dashboard/app/components/__tests__/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.test.tsx
+++ b/packages/dashboard/app/components/__tests__/WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown.test.tsx
@@ -13,8 +13,27 @@ const STEP: ResolvedWorkflowOptionalStep = {
   defaultOn: false,
 };
 
+const STEP_TWO: ResolvedWorkflowOptionalStep = {
+  templateId: "test-review",
+  name: "Test Review",
+  description: "Review test coverage",
+  icon: "check-circle",
+  phase: "post-implementation",
+  defaultOn: false,
+};
+
 // Controlled host: parent owns the enabled set, mirroring the create surfaces.
-function Host({ steps, initial = [] }: { steps: ResolvedWorkflowOptionalStep[]; initial?: string[] }) {
+function Host({
+  steps,
+  initial = [],
+  disabled = false,
+  triggerTestId,
+}: {
+  steps: ResolvedWorkflowOptionalStep[];
+  initial?: string[];
+  disabled?: boolean;
+  triggerTestId?: string;
+}) {
   const [enabled, setEnabled] = useState<string[]>(initial);
   return (
     <WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown
@@ -23,10 +42,18 @@ function Host({ steps, initial = [] }: { steps: ResolvedWorkflowOptionalStep[];
       onToggle={(id) =>
         setEnabled((prev) => (prev.includes(id) ? prev.filter((x) => x !== id) : [...prev, id]))
       }
+      disabled={disabled}
+      triggerTestId={triggerTestId}
     />
   );
 }
 
+function expectSharedButtonTrigger(trigger: HTMLElement) {
+  expect(trigger).toHaveClass("btn", "btn-sm", "wf-optional-steps-dropdown-trigger");
+  expect(trigger).toHaveAttribute("aria-haspopup", "listbox");
+  expect(trigger).toHaveAttribute("aria-expanded");
+}
+
 afterEach(() => {
   cleanup();
   vi.clearAllMocks();
@@ -38,9 +65,26 @@ describe("WorkflowOptionalStepsDropdown", () => {
     expect(container.firstChild).toBeNull();
   });
 
-  it("reflects the selected count in the trigger label", () => {
-    render(<Host steps={[STEP]} />);
+  it("uses shared button classes and preserves trigger attributes when none are selected", () => {
+    render(<Host steps={[STEP]} triggerTestId="custom-optional-steps-trigger" />);
+    const trigger = screen.getByTestId("custom-optional-steps-trigger");
+    expectSharedButtonTrigger(trigger);
+    expect(trigger).toHaveTextContent("Steps: none");
+    expect(trigger).toHaveAttribute("aria-expanded", "false");
+  });
+
+  it("uses shared button classes and count label when multiple steps are selected", () => {
+    render(<Host steps={[STEP, STEP_TWO]} initial={["browser-verification", "test-review"]} />);
     const trigger = screen.getByTestId("wf-optional-steps-dropdown-trigger");
+    expectSharedButtonTrigger(trigger);
+    expect(trigger).toHaveTextContent("Steps: 2 selected");
+  });
+
+  it("uses shared button classes and disabled semantics when submitting", () => {
+    render(<Host steps={[STEP]} disabled />);
+    const trigger = screen.getByTestId("wf-optional-steps-dropdown-trigger");
+    expectSharedButtonTrigger(trigger);
+    expect(trigger).toBeDisabled();
     expect(trigger).toHaveTextContent("Steps: none");
   });