Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating element comprising corona illumination, having a handle (1), which can be moved linearly in a stationary housing (3) from a raised non-actuating position to a lowered actuating position by manually impacting on its horizontal actuating surface (2). Said actuating element further comprises a circumferential border (5) of the handle (1), which protrudes into the direction facing away from the actuating surface (2) and forms an annular gap (7) between the end thereof facing away from the actuating area (2) and a housing wall (6), which annular gap (7) leads radially outward from the housing interior (4) below the actuating area (2) to the housing exterior surrounding the handle in order to cause a linear movement of the handle (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating element comprising corona illumination, having a handle (1), which can be moved linearly in a stationary housing (3) from a raised non-actuating position to a lowered actuating position by manually impacting on its horizontal actuating surface (2). Said actuating element further comprises a circumferential border (5) of the handle (1), which protrudes into the direction facing away from the actuating surface (2) and forms an annular gap (7) between the end thereof facing away from the actuating area (2) and a housing wall (6), which annular gap (7) leads radially outward from the housing interior (4) below the actuating area (2) to the housing exterior surrounding the handle in order to cause a linear movement of the handle (1).