The following segment provides instructions for designers and developers regarding the appropriate utilization of this
component in various situations.
Do:
Use for a list of options when you want the user to select one, none, or multiple options.Use when an explicit action is required to apply to settings.Use the default view for checkboxes when no option is selected.Use the indeterminate state only as a visual state and not as a direct user interaction.Nest when a parent and child relationship is needed.Use short and descriptive label text for each checkbox option.Provide validation messages for each checkbox option if needed.Set vertically left-aligned for better scannability.
Don't:
Avoid using when you have more than 8 options to choose from or consider using a Select.Don't mix Radio Button buttons with checkboxes.Don't change the selection of another checkbox when a nested one is clicked. The only exception is when a checkbox is
used to make a bulk selection of multiple items.
