Switch

Free feature

Switch is available to all Fomr users.

The Switch component provides a visual toggle for binary yes/no choices. It offers a more modern, interactive alternative to checkboxes for collecting on/off or yes/no responses.

When to use Switch

Switch is ideal for:

• Preference toggles (yes/no)
• Feature opt-ins
• Settings-style questions
• Binary choices with clear on/off states
• Modern, interactive form designs

Tip

Switches work best for settings or preferences. For legal agreements or confirmations, a Checkbox may be more appropriate as it’s the expected pattern for such use cases.

Adding a Switch component

1. Open your form in the editor

2. Drag the Switch component from the left sidebar onto your form

3. Click the component to select it and configure its settings

Configuration options

Question label

The text that describes what the switch controls.

Tips for effective labels:

• Phrase as a statement that can be true or false
• Make it clear what “on” means
• Keep it concise

Examples:

• “Receive email notifications”
• “Enable dark mode”
• “Subscribe to updates”
• “Make my profile public”

Description

Optional helper text that appears near the switch.

When to use descriptions:

• To explain what happens when enabled/disabled
• To provide additional context
• To clarify the implications of the choice

Examples:

• “We’ll send you weekly digest emails”
• “Your profile will be visible to other users”
• “You can change this setting later”

Default value

Set whether the switch starts in the on or off position.

Considerations for default value:

• Off (default): User must actively opt in
• On: User must actively opt out

Tip

For opt-in scenarios (newsletters, marketing), default to off. For features that benefit users (notifications about their orders), defaulting to on may be appropriate.

Required

Toggle whether the user must interact with the switch before submitting.

When enabled:

• Users must explicitly set the switch (can’t leave it in default state without interaction)
• Useful when you need a deliberate choice, not just acceptance of a default

Note

Required switches are less common than required checkboxes. Consider whether you truly need users to make an active choice or if a default is acceptable.

Switch states

The switch has two visual states:

State	Appearance	Meaning
Off	Toggle on left, muted color	No / Disabled / False
On	Toggle on right, active color	Yes / Enabled / True

Switch vs. Checkbox

Both components collect yes/no responses, but they have different use cases:

Aspect	Switch	Checkbox
Visual style	Modern, interactive	Traditional, familiar
Best for	Settings, preferences	Agreements, confirmations
Interaction	Slide or click	Click to check
Default state	Can default to on or off	Typically unchecked
User expectation	Toggle a setting	Confirm or agree

Use Switch when:

• The question feels like a setting or preference
• You want a more modern, interactive feel
• The choice is about enabling/disabling something

Use Checkbox when:

• Collecting agreement or consent
• The pattern is “I confirm…” or “I agree…”
• Users expect a traditional form experience

Tips for effective use

Label clearly. The label should make it obvious what “on” means without needing to see the switch state.

Consider the default carefully. The default state influences user behavior. Opt-in defaults are more ethical for marketing preferences.

Use for settings-style questions. Switches feel natural for preferences and settings, less so for confirmations.

Provide context. Use descriptions to explain the implications of each state.

Don’t overuse. A form full of switches can feel overwhelming. Mix with other component types.

Accessibility

The Switch component is built with accessibility in mind:

• Proper toggle button semantics
• Keyboard accessible (Space or Enter to toggle)
• Screen reader announces state changes
• Clear visual distinction between states
• Focus states are clearly visible

Handling responses

Switch responses in your form results:

• Display as “Yes” or “No” (or On/Off)
• Can be filtered by state
• Are included in exports as boolean values
• Useful for segmenting respondents by preference