Checkbox

A small square you tick to select an option, and untick to deselect it.

Also called: checkbox, check box, tick box, tick, checkmark, check mark, check, little square, square with a checkmark, select all, partially selected, indeterminate

What it is for

Used for yes/no choices, or for picking several items from a list when the options don’t exclude each other. Each checkbox works independently.

Where you see it

• Forms — agreeing to the terms of use
• Filters — choosing several values at once, like a few brands
• Lists — selecting many items for one action, like deleting emails

What it is called in code

• <input type="checkbox">
• Checkbox

See also

• Radio button — A small circle used to pick one option out of several. Choosing another one clears the previous choice.
• Toggle (switch) — A control that flips between two states: on and off.
• Dropdown list — A field that opens a list when you click it, so you can pick one or several options.