<input type="checkbox">

The checkbox state represents a state or option that can be toggled.

HTML Attributes

• checked = boolean
  Gives the default checkedness of the input element.

• name = string
  Gives the name of the input element.

• required = boolean
  When specified, the element is required.

• value = string
  Gives the default value of the input element.

Example

Example A

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<label><input type="checkbox" name="ny"> New York</label>
<label><input type="checkbox" name="bos"> Boston</label>
<label><input type="checkbox" name="sfo"> San Francisco</label>
<label><input type="checkbox" name="dc"> Wasington DC</label>

HTML Reference

The HTML5 specification defines the Checkbox state in 4.10.7.1.16 CHECKBOX STATE.