Overview
Switches are selection controls that yield instantaneous actions. They have an on and off setting.
Usage
Use when
- Turning on and off a feature, mode, or functionality.
- Toggling elicits an immediate change in the UI.
- Toggling elicits a change in background behavior without affecting the UI.
- You want to trigger a state change directly when you toggle it.
Example
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Settings
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| Switches work well as toggles for functionality, as in this settings panel example. |
Don’t use when
- Requiring user action consent, such as accepting terms and conditions. Instead, use a Checkbox.
- Requesting multiple choices from a group of options. Instead, use a Checkbox group.
- Users need to select one item from a list of options. Instead, use a Radio Button.
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Your Allergies (click all that apply)
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| Don't use switches for multi-selections within forms. These are best served by Checkboxes instead. |
What's changed
| Date | Version | Notes | Contributors |
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| 11/23/2020 | 1.0.0 | Border color changed to be accessible. White background added for emphasis. | E. Bohn, L. Kause, N. Springer |