Checkboxes: Design Guidelines

Summary: Checkboxes allow users to select one, some, or none of items from a list. They can be used standalone, in checkbox lists, or nested checkbox lists.

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There are ample options for different kinds of fields when designing digital forms. Each serves a specific purpose, from radio buttons to dropdowns to open text fields. But if you want to offer users the flexibility of selecting one, multiple, or no items from a list, checkboxes are your friend.

What Are Checkboxes?

A checkbox is a UI element that allows users to select between two states: checked and unchecked. When appearing in nested checkbox lists, a checkbox could also display a third, so-called “indeterminate” state, indicating that some but not all children of that checkbox were selected.

Checkbox List vs. Standalone Checkbox vs. Nested Checkboxes

There are three distinct checkbox applications, and each functions slightly differently.

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