Actions & Behaviors

Multi-Select

Multi-select lets someone choose more than one item from a set.

Also called Multiple selectionMulti-select listPick severalSelect more than one

Visual Example

Plain Definition

Multi-select is the behavior; checkboxes are one common control for it.

You Might Describe This As...

  • "Pick several"
  • "Select more than one"

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You May Also Mean

Multi-Select is often mixed up with Checkbox because the patterns can organize or reveal similar content in different ways.

Checkbox

Check the name, visual cue, and typical use.

What It Is Used For

  • Choosing multiple filters
  • Selecting rows in a table
  • Applying an action to many items

Example User Phrasing

  • "Allow multi-select in the table."
  • "Let users pick more than one category."