Checkbox

Checkboxes allow users to select or unselect a given option.

Checkboxes should be used when a user needs to make a yes or no (or true or false) choice. Additionally, that choice shouldn't be potentially offensive, polarizing, or off-putting if shown to a user in its default selected or unselected state. Use a radio button group instead in that case.

Checkbox labels should begin with a verb.

For more best practices on building forms with inputs in Constellation, visit Pega Academy.

Use a single checkbox for binary selections, such as a decision or affirmation. A user may select and deselect the checkbox as many times as they like. Do not use the checkbox when a user MUST make an active decision, such as yes or no (use a radio group), or if you are expecting the changes to apply instantly (use a switch).

This is useful when a user must select an option to progress further in the application, like when accepting Terms & Conditions.

To learn how to configure this component in your Constellation application, visit Pega Documentation.

All information on this site pertains to the Constellation UX System (from 8.8 and onwards). Looking for something else? See resources specifically for Theme Cosmos. If you have questions, concerns, or any other feedback, please reach to us on Pega Support and include the capability 'User Experience' and 'Constellation' in your request.

• Radio button

• Select and combobox