GOV.UK Design System Checkboxes component
Documents checkbox groups for one or more selections, fieldset and legend grouping, select-all-that-apply hints, group errors, independent checked values, and caution against using checkboxes for single-choice lists.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkbox group | Choose checkboxes for short independent multi-choice sets where every option can remain visible. | Each option toggles independently without unchecking other selected options. | GOV.UK checkbox guidance supports one-or-more selections, fieldset/legend grouping, select-all-that-apply hints, errors, and independent checked values. |
| Conditional reveal fields | Choose conditional reveal fields when one option needs a short, directly related follow-up field in the same local context. | Selecting the trigger shows the related field immediately under that trigger. | GOV.UK checkbox guidance supports conditional content revealed when a checkbox is checked, including related contact detail fields. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Checkbox group vs multi-select
GOV.UK checkbox guidance documents visible one-or-more selections, fieldset/legend grouping, hints, errors, and independent checked values.
- Conditional reveal fields vs dependent fields vs radio group vs single-question page
GOV.UK checkbox component documentation includes conditional content that is revealed when a checkbox is checked.
- Toggle switch vs checkbox group vs radio group vs segmented control
GOV.UK checkbox guidance is the contrast source for visible one-or-more form answers with fieldset/legend grouping.
Evidence Role
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Publisher: Government Digital Service. Last checked: .