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- What is the difference between a toggle and a switch?
- What makes a great toggle button?
- In what situations might you use a toggle button vs a switch control vs a checkbox?
- Should toggle buttons show current state?
What is the difference between a toggle and a switch?
First, we need to make a distinction between a toggle button and a toggle switch since they both manage states, but not exactly in the same way: Toggle button: Represents an action that changes a state. Toggle switch: Represents two (or more) mutually exclusive states or options that can be switched.
What makes a great toggle button?
A good toggle button is clearly defined, with either text or icon labels clearly denoting the action that will take place if selected. The chosen state must be clear to signify to the user what state is selected.
In what situations might you use a toggle button vs a switch control vs a checkbox?
Use a toggle switch for binary settings when changes become effective immediately after the user changes them. Use a checkbox when the user has to perform extra steps for changes to be effective. For example, if the user must click a "submit" or "next" button to apply changes, use a check box.
Should toggle buttons show current state?
Yes behind the scenes it is a state transition but to the user, there is an action. Whereas Shuffle/Straight Play is an option and it's best to show the current state (and possibly have only one icon and change button to show that the option is enabled/disabled).
