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Switch examples · Square

Square Switch with Label for React

A square switch that starts on, with a label that toggles it.

Framework
UI library

A square Switch next to a label, Enable notifications, in a horizontal field. Clicking the text toggles the switch, and screen readers read the label with it. It starts on.

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FAQ

How are the corners squared off?

The Switch sets rounded-sm for the track and **:data-[slot=switch-thumb]:rounded for the thumb. The thumb is the part with data-slot="switch-thumb", so the selector reaches it on every library.

Why does the text toggle the switch?

The Switch and a FieldLabel sit in a horizontal Field with w-fit. The Switch has an id, and the FieldLabel points at it with htmlFor.

How do I control this switch in React?

The switch starts on through its default prop, which only sets the starting state; after that it keeps its own state. To control it, keep the on or off state in your own state and pass it back. The prop is defaultChecked. Pass checked; onCheckedChange receives the new boolean.

How do I make this switch smaller?

Set size="sm". The default size is default. For a different track or thumb, edit those classes in the Switch file in your ui folder.

Does this switch submit with a form?

Give it a name. When on, it submits its value, which defaults to on. When off, it submits nothing. With Base UI, uncheckedValue sets what it submits when off.

Which keys toggle the switch?

Tab moves focus to the switch. Space toggles it, and so does Enter.