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• for a list where the user can select multiple options, including all, some, or none.

• as a single checkbox which the user can check or uncheck, for example to show an agreement.

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The checkbox control allows 3 modes:

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Please refer to Field validation page for more information.

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Best practices

Use:

• when the user needs to select or deselect one or more options.

• when the options needs to be visible.

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• The default state of a group of checkboxes is having no option selected.

• If the number of checkboxes is large, consider grouping them into smaller logical groups.

• Checkboxes 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 checkboxes 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 checkbox labels. Avoid negative statements.

Accessibility Compliance

Unless otherwise specified, see our general compliance information in Fundamentals - Accessibility.

Focus management

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