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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

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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.

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Publisher: Government Digital Service. Last checked: .