Checkbox

A control element that allows for multiple selections within a set.

Label

Anatomy

To set up the checkbox correctly, you'll need to understand its anatomy and how we name its parts.

Each part includes a data-part attribute to help identify them in the DOM.

Design impact on the asChild property

The Checkbox.Root element of the checkbox is a label element. This is because the checkbox is a form control and should be associated with a label to provide context and meaning to the user. Otherwise, the HTML and accessibility structure will be invalid.

If you need to use the asChild property, make sure that the label element is the direct child of the Checkbox.Root component.

Examples

Learn how to use the Checkbox component in your project. Let's take a look at the most basic example:

import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-react'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/react'

export const Basic = () => (
  <Checkbox.Root>
    <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
)

import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-solid'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/solid'

export const Basic = () => (
  <Checkbox.Root>
    <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
)

<script setup lang="ts">
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/vue'
import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-vue-next'
</script>

<template>
  <Checkbox.Root>
    <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
</template>

Controlled Checkbox

To create a controlled Checkbox component, manage the state of the checked status using the checked prop and update it when the onCheckedChange event handler is called:

import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-react'
import { useState } from 'react'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/react'

export const Controlled = () => {
  const [checked, setChecked] = useState<Checkbox.CheckedState>(true)

  return (
    <Checkbox.Root checked={checked} onCheckedChange={(e) => setChecked(e.checked)}>
      <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
      <Checkbox.Control>
        <Checkbox.Indicator>
          <CheckIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
      </Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
    </Checkbox.Root>
  )
}

import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-solid'
import { createSignal } from 'solid-js'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/solid'

export const Controlled = () => {
  const [checked, setChecked] = createSignal<Checkbox.CheckedState>(true)
  return (
    <Checkbox.Root checked={checked()} onCheckedChange={(e) => setChecked(e.checked)}>
      <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
      <Checkbox.Control>
        <Checkbox.Indicator>
          <CheckIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
      </Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
    </Checkbox.Root>
  )
}

<script setup lang="ts">
import { ref } from 'vue'
import { Checkbox, type CheckboxCheckedState } from '@ark-ui/vue'
import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-vue-next'

const checked = ref<CheckboxCheckedState>(true)
</script>

<template>
  <Checkbox.Root v-model:checked="checked">
    <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
</template>

Indeterminate Checkbox

In some cases, you may need a checkbox to represent a state that is neither checked nor unchecked, known as the indeterminate state. This can be achieved by setting the checked prop to indeterminate:

import { CheckIcon, MinusIcon } from 'lucide-react'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/react'

export const Indeterminate = () => (
  <Checkbox.Root checked="indeterminate">
    <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
      <Checkbox.Indicator indeterminate>
        <MinusIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
)

import { CheckIcon, MinusIcon } from 'lucide-solid'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/solid'

export const Indeterminate = () => (
  <Checkbox.Root checked="indeterminate">
    <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
      <Checkbox.Indicator indeterminate>
        <MinusIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
)

<script setup lang="ts">
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/vue'
import { CheckIcon, MinusIcon } from 'lucide-vue-next'
</script>

<template>
  <Checkbox.Root checked="indeterminate">
    <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox</Checkbox.Label>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
      <Checkbox.Indicator indeterminate>
        <MinusIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
</template>

Checkbox Group

Ark provides a Checkbox.Group component to manage a group of checkboxes. The Checkbox.Group component manages the state of the checkboxes and provides a way to access the checked values:

import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-react'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/react'

const items = [
  { label: 'React', value: 'react' },
  { label: 'Solid', value: 'solid' },
  { label: 'Vue', value: 'vue' },
]

export const Group = () => (
  <Checkbox.Group defaultValue={['react']} name="framework" onValueChange={console.log}>
    {items.map((item) => (
      <Checkbox.Root value={item.value} key={item.value}>
        <Checkbox.Label>{item.label}</Checkbox.Label>
        <Checkbox.Control>
          <Checkbox.Indicator>
            <CheckIcon />
          </Checkbox.Indicator>
        </Checkbox.Control>
        <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
      </Checkbox.Root>
    ))}
  </Checkbox.Group>
)

import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-solid'
import { For } from 'solid-js'
import { Checkbox, CheckboxGroup } from '@ark-ui/solid'

const items = [
  { label: 'React', value: 'react' },
  { label: 'Solid', value: 'solid' },
  { label: 'Vue', value: 'vue' },
]

export const Group = () => (
  <CheckboxGroup defaultValue={['react']} name="framework" onValueChange={console.log}>
    <For each={items}>
      {(item) => (
        <Checkbox.Root value={item.value}>
          <Checkbox.Label>{item.label}</Checkbox.Label>
          <Checkbox.Control>
            <Checkbox.Indicator>
              <CheckIcon />
            </Checkbox.Indicator>
          </Checkbox.Control>
          <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
        </Checkbox.Root>
      )}
    </For>
  </CheckboxGroup>
)

<script setup lang="ts">
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/vue'
import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-vue-next'

const items = [
  { label: 'React', value: 'react' },
  { label: 'Solid', value: 'solid' },
  { label: 'Vue', value: 'vue' },
]
</script>

<template>
  <Checkbox.Group :defaultValue="['react']" name="framework" @valueChange="console.log">
    <Checkbox.Root v-for="item in items" :value="item.value" :key="item.value">
      <Checkbox.Label>{{ item.label }}</Checkbox.Label>
      <Checkbox.Control>
        <Checkbox.Indicator>
          <CheckIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
      </Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
    </Checkbox.Root>
  </Checkbox.Group>
</template>

Render Prop Usage

For cases where you need more flexibility in rendering, the Checkbox component offers the use of a render prop. The render prop function gives you access to the checkbox's API, allowing you to customize the checkbox control's rendering:

import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-react'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/react'

export const RenderProp = () => (
  <Checkbox.Root>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.Context>
      {(checkbox) => <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox {checkbox.checked.toString()}</Checkbox.Label>}
    </Checkbox.Context>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
)

import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-solid'
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/solid'

export const RenderProp = () => (
  <Checkbox.Root>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.Context>
      {(checkbox) => <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox {checkbox().checked.toString()}</Checkbox.Label>}
    </Checkbox.Context>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
)

<script setup lang="ts">
import { Checkbox } from '@ark-ui/vue'
import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-vue-next'
</script>

<template>
  <Checkbox.Root>
    <Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.Indicator>
        <CheckIcon />
      </Checkbox.Indicator>
    </Checkbox.Control>
    <Checkbox.Context v-slot="checkbox">
      <Checkbox.Label>Checkbox {{ checkbox.checked.toString() }}</Checkbox.Label>
    </Checkbox.Context>
    <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
  </Checkbox.Root>
</template>

Using the Field Component

The Field component helps manage form-related state and accessibility attributes of a checkbox. It includes handling ARIA labels, helper text, and error text to ensure proper accessibility.

import { CheckIcon, MinusIcon } from 'lucide-react'
import { Checkbox, Field } from '@ark-ui/react'

export const WithField = (props: Field.RootProps) => (
  <Field.Root {...props}>
    <Checkbox.Root>
      <Checkbox.Label>Label</Checkbox.Label>
      <Checkbox.Control>
        <Checkbox.Indicator>
          <CheckIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
        <Checkbox.Indicator indeterminate>
          <MinusIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
      </Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
    </Checkbox.Root>
    <Field.HelperText>Additional Info</Field.HelperText>
    <Field.ErrorText>Error Info</Field.ErrorText>
  </Field.Root>
)

import { CheckIcon, MinusIcon } from 'lucide-solid'
import { Checkbox, Field } from '@ark-ui/solid'

export const WithField = (props: Field.RootProps) => (
  <Field.Root {...props}>
    <Checkbox.Root>
      <Checkbox.Label>Label</Checkbox.Label>
      <Checkbox.Control>
        <Checkbox.Indicator>
          <CheckIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
        <Checkbox.Indicator indeterminate>
          <MinusIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
      </Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
    </Checkbox.Root>
    <Field.HelperText>Additional Info</Field.HelperText>
    <Field.ErrorText>Error Info</Field.ErrorText>
  </Field.Root>
)

<script setup lang="ts">
import { Checkbox, Field } from '@ark-ui/vue'
import { CheckIcon } from 'lucide-vue-next'
</script>

<template>
  <Field.Root>
    <Checkbox.Root>
      <Checkbox.Label>Label</Checkbox.Label>
      <Checkbox.Control>
        <Checkbox.Indicator>
          <CheckIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
        <Checkbox.Indicator indeterminate>
          <MinusIcon />
        </Checkbox.Indicator>
      </Checkbox.Control>
      <Checkbox.HiddenInput />
    </Checkbox.Root>
    <Field.HelperText>Additional Info</Field.HelperText>
    <Field.ErrorText>Error Info</Field.ErrorText>
  </Field.Root>
</template>

API Reference

Root

Prop	Default	Type
`asChild`		`boolean` Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. For more details, read our Composition guide.
`checked`		`CheckedState` The checked state of the checkbox
`defaultChecked`		`CheckedState` The checked state of the checkbox when it is first rendered. Use this when you do not need to control the state of the checkbox.
`disabled`		`boolean` Whether the checkbox is disabled
`form`		`string` The id of the form that the checkbox belongs to.
`id`		`string` The unique identifier of the machine.
`ids`		`Partial<{ root: string hiddenInput: string control: string label: string }>` The ids of the elements in the checkbox. Useful for composition.
`invalid`		`boolean` Whether the checkbox is invalid
`name`		`string` The name of the input field in a checkbox. Useful for form submission.
`onCheckedChange`		`(details: CheckedChangeDetails) => void` The callback invoked when the checked state changes.
`readOnly`		`boolean` Whether the checkbox is read-only
`required`		`boolean` Whether the checkbox is required
`value`	`'on'`	`string` The value of checkbox input. Useful for form submission.

Data Attribute	Value
`[data-active]`	Present when active or pressed
`[data-focus]`	Present when focused
`[data-readonly]`	Present when read-only
`[data-hover]`	Present when hovered
`[data-disabled]`	Present when disabled
`[data-state]`	"indeterminate" \| "checked" \| "unchecked"
`[data-invalid]`	Present when invalid

Control

Prop	Default	Type
`asChild`		`boolean` Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. For more details, read our Composition guide.

Data Attribute	Value
`[data-active]`	Present when active or pressed
`[data-focus]`	Present when focused
`[data-readonly]`	Present when read-only
`[data-hover]`	Present when hovered
`[data-disabled]`	Present when disabled
`[data-state]`	"indeterminate" \| "checked" \| "unchecked"
`[data-invalid]`	Present when invalid

Group

Prop	Default	Type
`asChild`		`boolean` Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. For more details, read our Composition guide.
`defaultValue`		`string[]` The initial value of `value` when uncontrolled
`disabled`		`boolean` If `true`, the checkbox group is disabled
`invalid`		`boolean` If `true`, the checkbox group is invalid
`name`		`string` The name of the input fields in the checkbox group (Useful for form submission).
`onValueChange`		`(value: string[]) => void` The callback to call when the value changes
`readOnly`		`boolean` If `true`, the checkbox group is read-only
`value`		`string[]` The controlled value of the checkbox group

HiddenInput

Prop	Default	Type
`asChild`		`boolean` Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. For more details, read our Composition guide.

Indicator

Prop	Default	Type
`asChild`		`boolean` Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. For more details, read our Composition guide.
`indeterminate`		`boolean`

Data Attribute	Value
`[data-active]`	Present when active or pressed
`[data-focus]`	Present when focused
`[data-readonly]`	Present when read-only
`[data-hover]`	Present when hovered
`[data-disabled]`	Present when disabled
`[data-state]`	"indeterminate" \| "checked" \| "unchecked"
`[data-invalid]`	Present when invalid

Label

Prop	Default	Type
`asChild`		`boolean` Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. For more details, read our Composition guide.

Data Attribute	Value
`[data-active]`	Present when active or pressed
`[data-focus]`	Present when focused
`[data-readonly]`	Present when read-only
`[data-hover]`	Present when hovered
`[data-disabled]`	Present when disabled
`[data-state]`	"indeterminate" \| "checked" \| "unchecked"
`[data-invalid]`	Present when invalid

RootProvider

Prop	Default	Type
`value`		`UseCheckboxReturn`
`asChild`		`boolean` Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. For more details, read our Composition guide.

Accessibility

Complies with the Checkbox WAI-ARIA design pattern.

Keyboard Support

Key	Description
`Space`	Toggle the checkbox