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Validation and Errors
Please refer to Field validation page for more information.
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Do not use a single check box if:
the resulting action will be instantaneously is immediately applied, without the need for further confirmation → use a Toggle but not shown on the page (e.g. when something is activated) → use a Switch button.
Do not use a check box group if:
the user needs to select a single mutually exclusive choice within a group → use Radio Buttons.
space is constrained or if the user needs to choose multiple options from a large list → consider using a Multi-select Drop-down Menu instead.
General
The default state of a group of check boxes is having no option selected.
If the number of check boxes is large, consider grouping them into smaller logical groups.
Check boxes should be listed in a logical order, such as
grouping highly related options together, or
placing most common options first, or
following some other natural progression.
Alphabetical ordering isn't recommended because it is language dependent, and therefore not localizable.
It’s recommended to align check boxes vertically, not horizontally.
Write the label as a short phrase or an imperative sentence. Do not use ending punctuation.
Use positive and active wording for check box labels. Avoid negative statements.
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