Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch allows users to toggle a boolean selection between states instantly. There is always a default selection for switches.
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Use Cases
User should be able to:
- Perform a manual choice between two states, on and off
- Identify clear labels and instructions
- Navigate and interact with the component
Interaction and Style
Relevant WCAG Requirements:
Info and Relationships
Ensure information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined or are available in text. This means use proper HTML elements to structure your content, so it makes sense when read by assistive technology.
WCAG 2.1 Understanding 1.3.1Focus Order
If a Web page can be navigated sequentially and the navigation sequences affect meaning or operation, focusable components receive focus in an order that preserves meaning and operability.
WCAG 2.1 Understanding 2.4.3Name, Role, Value
For all user interface components (including but not limited to: form elements, links and components generated by scripts), the name and role can be programmatically determined; states, properties, and values that can be set by the user can be programmatically set; and notification of changes to these items is available to user agents, including assistive technologies.
WCAG 2.1 Understanding 4.1.2
Keyboard Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Focuses the toggle switch. |
| Enter/Spacebar | Toggles switch state. |
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Resources
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