UI Components

Toggle

A toggle switches a setting between on and off.

Also called SwitchToggle switchOn off switchSliding switch

Visual Example

Try it: turn the setting on or off.

Email alerts

Email alerts are on

Plain Definition

Toggles are best for binary settings where the current state matters.

You Might Describe This As...

  • "thing that slides on and off"
  • "switch for turning a setting on"
  • "on off control"
  • "slider switch"

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You May Also Mean

Toggles usually apply a setting right away; checkboxes are often submitted later with a form.

Checkbox

Check the name, visual cue, and typical use.

Checkbox vs Toggle

See the practical difference side by side.

What It Is Used For

  • Enabling notifications
  • Turning dark mode on or off
  • Changing a setting immediately

Example User Phrasing

  • "Add a toggle for email notifications."
  • "Use an on off switch for this setting."