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Styling Checkboxes and Switches

Mads Stoumann on March 02, 2024

I'm probably not the only developer who's frustrated about the browser's default <input type="checkbox">. First of all: it's not scalable. ...
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Posandu

The last example was funny 🀣

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Mads Stoumann

It’s probably faster to check all 30, than to read actual terms and conditions! 😁

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Posandu

Yeah, that's true indeed

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Fatemeh Paghar

🌟 Fantastic tutorial on revamping checkbox styling!

The addition of a hover effect on unchecked checkboxes adds a touch of interactivity. The mix of CanvasText and GrayText on hover demonstrates a keen eye for design details, creating a pleasant user experience.

The tutorial explores two methods for creating a checkmark – using a rotated CSS box and an SVG mask. The SVG approach adds flexibility and is a commendable choice for those seeking more versatile design options.

The inclusion of dynamic color changes on checkbox click, especially considering Safari's unique handling of the system color AccentColor, showcases a strategic approach to cross-browser compatibility.

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Mads Stoumann

Great feedback! Thank you so much!

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undqurek

I recommend some additional examples - they are not so fancy, but are minimalistic to achieve custom styling effect.

With animations:

Without animations:

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Alvaro Montoro

Nice article. And thanks for the shout out!

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Mads Stoumann

Thanks! Looking forward to see more toggles πŸ˜‰