Checkbox
React Bootstrap 5 Checkbox component
The checkbox is a component used to allow a user to make multiple choices that are broadly used in forms and surveys. Checkboxes are used to select one or several options in a list, while radio (option) buttons are for selecting one option from many.
Basic example
Browser default checkboxes and radios are replaced with the help of .form-check, a series of classes for both input types that improves the layout and behavior of their HTML elements, that provide greater customization and cross browser consistency. Checkboxes are for selecting one or several options in a list, while radios are for selecting one option from many.
Structurally, our <input>s and <label>s are sibling elements as opposed to an <input> within a <label>. This is slightly more verbose as you must specify id and for attributes to relate the <input> and <label>.
We use the sibling selector (~) for all our <input> states, like :checked or :disabled. When combined with the .form-check-label class, we can easily style the text for each item based on the <input>'s state.
Controlled value
Use the checked property to set the checkbox state. The state will not change until the property is modified. You can also add an event handler to the onChange event to manage the checkbox's state.
Disabled
Add the disabled property and the associated <label>s are automatically styled to match with a lighter color to help indicate the input’s state.
Inline
Group checkboxes or radios on the same horizontal row by adding inline property.
Without labels
Omit the label property for checkboxes and radios that have no label text. Remember to still provide some form of label for assistive technologies (for instance, using aria-label).