Checkboxes vs. Switches in Forms

Summary: Navigating whether to use checkboxes or switches can help make your forms easier to use. This video covers guidelines of when to use each.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoEeRWHJ8xs

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Rachel Krause is a User Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. Her areas of expertise include storytelling, UX in agile, design thinking, scaling design, and UX leadership. She has also planned and conducted research on careers, UX maturity, and intranets for clients and practitioners in numerous industries.

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