/**
 * Utility functions for nv-buttongroup.
 */
/**
 * Recursively finds the first button or link element within a container
 * @param {HTMLElement} element - The HTML element to search within
 * @returns {HTMLElement | null} The first button or link element found, or null if none exists
 */
export declare function findFirstButtonOrLink(element: HTMLElement): HTMLElement | null;
/**
 * Forwards the buttongroup properties to all child elements
 * @param {HTMLElement} containerElement - The container element containing the buttons
 * @param {object} props - The properties to forward to children
 * @param {string} props.size - The size property to apply
 * @param {string} props.emphasis - The emphasis property to apply
 * @param {boolean} props.fluid - Whether the buttons should be fluid
 */
export declare function forwardPropsToChildren(containerElement: HTMLElement, props: {
    /** The size property to apply */
    size: string;
    /** The emphasis property to apply */
    emphasis: string;
    /** Whether the buttons should be fluid */
    fluid: boolean;
}): void;