Checkbox

InputsPrimitiveBuilt

Binary or tri-state input for boolean selection. Supports indeterminate state for partial group selection.

Also known as:

Checkbox Group
Checkbox Card
Checkbox Button
Checkbox Toggle
Checkbox Wrapper
Choice Card
Choice Group
Option Group
Checkboxes
Choicebox
Selectgroup
Selection group
SelectPanel
Multi-select
Option Selector
Selection Control

Overview

Purpose

The Checkbox component binary or tri-state input for boolean selection. supports indeterminate state for partial group selection.within our design system. It follows our primitive layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.

When to Use

Use when you need collecting user input
Appropriate for inputs contexts
Follows primitive component patterns

When Not to Use

Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
Don't use for display-only content
Consider alternatives for edge cases

Live Example

import React from 'react';
import Checkbox from './components/Checkbox';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Checkbox {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example checkbox content'}
      </Checkbox>
    </div>
  );
}

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Anatomy

Understanding the structure of the Checkbox component helps ensure proper implementation and customization.

Property	Description	Type
root	Slot rendered into [data-slot="checkbox"].	Root
indicator	Slot rendered into [data-slot="checkbox-indicator"].	Slot (required)
checkboxWrapper	Checkbox wrapper region of the component.	Part
checkIcon	Check icon region of the component.	Part
indeterminateIcon	Indeterminate icon region of the component.	Part
checkboxIndicator	Checkbox indicator region of the component.	Part

Variants & States

import React from 'react';
import Checkbox from './components/Checkbox';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Checkbox {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example checkbox content'}
      </Checkbox>
    </div>
  );
}

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API Reference

Props

Name	Type	Required	Default	Description
`size`	`CheckboxSize`	No	`'md'`	—
`checked`	`boolean`	No	`{checked`	—
`defaultChecked`	`boolean`	No	`{defaultChecked`	—
`indeterminate`	`boolean`	No	`false`	—
`disabled`	`boolean`	No	`false`	—
`onChange`	`(event: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => void`	No	`{onChange`	—
`className`	`string`	No	`''`	—
`id`	`string`	No	`providedId \|\| generatedId`	—

Accessibility

Standards Compliance

This component follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.

Common Pitfalls

Missing indeterminate state
small click target
keyboard traps.

Accessibility Checklist

○ Keyboard navigation support
○ Screen reader compatibility
○ Color contrast compliance
○ Focus management
○ ARIA attributes
○ Reduced motion support

Usage Guidelines

Do

Use consistent spacing and sizing
Follow established patterns
Provide clear labels and descriptions
Test with assistive technologies

Don't

Override core functionality
Use without proper context
Ignore accessibility requirements
Modify without design system approval

Examples

Basic Usage

Simple implementation with default props and common configurations.

import React from 'react';
import Checkbox from './components/Checkbox';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Checkbox {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example checkbox content'}
      </Checkbox>
    </div>
  );
}

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Advanced Usage

Complex patterns including composition, state management, and real-world scenarios.

import React from 'react';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ 
      padding: '2rem', 
      display: 'flex',
      flexDirection: 'column',
      gap: '1.5rem'
    }}>
      <h3>Checkbox - Advanced Patterns</h3>
      <p>Advanced usage patterns for Checkbox include:</p>
      <ul>
        <li>Composition with other components</li>
        <li>Custom styling and theming</li>
        <li>Controlled vs uncontrolled patterns</li>
        <li>Form integration</li>
        <li>Accessibility enhancements</li>
      </ul>
      <p style={{ color: '#6b7280', fontStyle: 'italic' }}>
        Full advanced examples coming soon.
      </p>
    </div>
  );
}

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Development Tools

Use these tools to analyze the component's performance, design tokens, and accessibility during development.

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Checkbox

Overview

Purpose

When to Use

When Not to Use

Live Example

Anatomy

Variants & States

API Reference

Props

Accessibility

Standards Compliance

Common Pitfalls

Accessibility Checklist

Usage Guidelines

Do

Don't

Examples

Basic Usage

Advanced Usage

Development Tools

Contribute

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