Checkboxes vs. Switches in Forms

Summary: Navigating whether to use checkboxes or switches can help make your forms easier to use. This video covers guidelines of when to use each.

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Checkboxes vs. Switches in Forms

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Rachel Krause is the Director of Live Training at Nielsen Norman Group. She leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of NN/g’s live training offerings. She has expertise in UX strategy, facilitation, storytelling, product design, and stakeholder management, and is passionate about empowering UX professionals to build skills, solve complex problems, and elevate UX maturity within their organizations.

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