Summary: Design effective checkboxes by using square boxes, clickable labels, and clear, positive wording. List items vertically with instructions, and ensure legal checkboxes are unchecked by default to respect user consent.
Checkboxes allow users to select one, some, or none of items from a list. They can be used standalone, in checkbox lists, or nested checkbox lists.
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Maddie Brown is a UX researcher with expertise in democratizing research, qualitative methods, and workshop facilitation. Formerly with Nielsen Norman Group, she has worked as a UX consultant across industries and as an in-house researcher specializing in remote research tools. Maddie empowers teams to adopt user insights and drive impactful solutions through collaboration and human-centered strategies.
