How do you call the action when you select items in a checkbox?

1. What is a checkbox called?
2. How to select checkbox in JavaScript?
3. When a checkbox is checked is the setting on or off?

What is a checkbox called?

A checkbox (check box, tickbox, tick box) is a graphical widget that permits the user to make a binary choice, i.e. a choice between one of two possible mutually exclusive options. For example, the user may have to answer 'yes' (checked) or 'no' (not checked) on a simple yes/no question.

How to select checkbox in JavaScript?

In JavaScript, we can access the checkbox element using id, class, or tag name and apply '. checked' to the element, which returns either true or false based on the checkbox is checked.

When a checkbox is checked is the setting on or off?

Check boxes are used when more than one option may need to be checked or as an easy way to enable or disable a setting in a software program. Checking the box enables that setting, and unchecking disables it.