afv-library/skills/design-systems-slds-apply/assets/blueprints/components/checkbox.yaml

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name: Checkbox
description: An input control that allows users to select one or more options from a set, providing binary choice selection
with clear visual feedback.
category: Input
slds_classes:
root: slds-checkbox
elements:
- class: slds-checkbox__label
description: Label element for the checkbox
purpose: Provides clickable area and describes the option
modifiers: []
states:
- class: slds-has-error
description: Error state styling
trigger: When checkbox validation fails
- class: slds-is-disabled
description: Disabled state styling
trigger: When checkbox is not interactive
variants:
- name: Base
description: Standard checkbox input
classes:
- slds-checkbox
usage_context: Default checkbox implementation
differences: Standard checkbox with label and custom styling
lightning_component:
name: lightning-input (type='checkbox')
url: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/component-library/bundle/lightning-input
mapping_notes: Mapped through lightning-input with type='checkbox'
accessibility:
keyboard_support:
- Tab to focus the checkbox
- Space to toggle checkbox state
- Enter may toggle in some contexts
screen_reader:
- Checkbox state announced (checked/unchecked)
- Label text read with the checkbox
- Error messages associated and announced
aria_attributes:
- aria-describedby for error messages
- aria-invalid when validation fails
- aria-required for required checkboxes
usage_guidelines:
when_to_use:
- For binary choices (yes/no, true/false)
- When users can select multiple options
- For toggling features or settings
- In forms where multiple selections are allowed
when_not_to_use:
- For mutually exclusive options (use radio buttons)
- When only one option can be selected
- For actions (use buttons instead)
best_practices:
- Use clear, descriptive labels
- Group related checkboxes logically
- Provide immediate feedback for state changes
- Use consistent checkbox styling throughout the interface
- Ensure adequate touch target size
common_mistakes:
- Using checkboxes for mutually exclusive options
- Making labels too long or unclear
- Not providing feedback for state changes
- Using checkboxes for actions instead of selections
code_examples:
- title: Basic Checkbox
code: "<div class=\"slds-form-element\">\n <div class=\"slds-form-element__control\">\n <div class=\"slds-checkbox\"\
>\n <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"options\" id=\"checkbox-1\" value=\"option1\" />\n <label class=\"\
slds-checkbox__label\" for=\"checkbox-1\">\n <span class=\"\"></span>\n <span class=\"slds-form-element__label\"\
>Accept terms and conditions</span>\n </label>\n </div>\n </div>\n </div>\n"
- title: Checkbox with Error
code: "<div class=\"slds-form-element slds-has-error\">\n <div class=\"slds-form-element__control\">\n <div\
\ class=\"slds-checkbox\">\n <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"options\" id=\"checkbox-error\" value=\"option1\"\
\ aria-describedby=\"checkbox-error-message\" />\n <label class=\"slds-checkbox__label\" for=\"checkbox-error\"\
>\n <span class=\"\"></span>\n <span class=\"slds-form-element__label\">Required checkbox</span>\n\
\ </label>\n </div>\n </div>\n <div id=\"checkbox-error-message\" class=\"slds-form-element__help\"\
>This field is required</div>\n </div>\n"
styling_hooks:
- name: --slds-c-checkbox-color-background
description: Background color for checkbox
category: color
- name: --slds-c-checkbox-color-border
description: Border color for checkbox
category: color
dependencies:
css_files:
- checkbox.css
- form-element.css
javascript: []
icons: []
other_components:
- form-element
related_components:
- name: Radio Group
relationship: alternative
description: For mutually exclusive options
- name: Checkbox Group
relationship: container
description: Multiple checkboxes grouped together
- name: Toggle
relationship: similar
description: Alternative binary input control
references:
official_docs: https://v1.lightningdesignsystem.com/components/checkbox/
metadata:
version: 1.0.0
last_updated: '2025-11-12'
review_status: complete
notes: ' Cleaned invalid classes and CSS variables on 2025-11-12 using slds-plus.css as source of truth.'