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Switch

Use a switch to represent an on or off state that takes effect immediately when tapped.

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accessibilityLabel
string

A label used for buyers using assistive technologies.

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checked
boolean

Whether the switch is active.

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disabled
boolean

Whether the switch can be changed.

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id
string

A unique identifier for the component.

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label
string

Visual content to use as the switch label.

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name
string

An identifier for the field that is unique within the nearest containing Form component.

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onChange
(value: boolean) => void

A callback that is run whenever the switch is changed. This callback is called with a boolean indicating whether the switch should now be active or inactive. This component is controlled, so you must store this value in state and reflect it back in the checked or value props.

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toggles
string

The component's identifier whose visibility will be toggled when this component is actioned.

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value
boolean

Whether the switch is selected. This prop is an alias for checked, and can be useful in form libraries that provide a normalized API for dealing with both boolean and string values. If both value and checked are set, checked takes precedence.

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Basic Switch

import {
reactExtension,
Switch,
} from '@shopify/ui-extensions-react/checkout';

export default reactExtension(
'purchase.checkout.block.render',
() => <Extension />,
);

function Extension() {
return (
<Switch accessibilityLabel="my-switch" />
);
}

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Anchor to best-practicesBest Practices

  • The outcome of a switch should take effect immediately when tapped.
  • Use for independent settings, like turning on a stand-alone feature.
  • Most of the time no call-to-action should be needed as the switch should take effect immediately, but if the experience needs one, use “done” instead of “submit” or “apply”.

Content

The label should be a noun. Try explaining the setting out loud to test the name. The name should make sense when you insert it into these statements:

  • You can turn [setting_label] on or off in settings.
  • [setting_label] is on.
  • [setting_label] is off.

Switch vs checkbox

  • If the experience requires multiple connected inputs, like a survey, use a checkbox instead of a switch.
  • If the experience requires an error state, like agreeing to terms and conditions, use a checkbox instead of a switch. Both on and off options for a switch should always be valid.
  • If you’re unsure, default to a checkbox as it’s the more familiar web pattern.
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This example demonstrates pairing the switch with a custom label and layout while keeping it accessible to screen readers.

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Custom label

import {
reactExtension,
InlineLayout,
Switch,
Text,
} from '@shopify/ui-extensions-react/checkout';

export default reactExtension(
'purchase.checkout.footer.render-after',
() => <Extension />,
);

function Extension() {
const switchLabel = 'Shipping insurance';
return (
<InlineLayout
padding="base"
borderRadius="base"
border="base"
columns={['fill', 'auto']}
>
<Text>{switchLabel}</Text>
<Switch accessibilityLabel={switchLabel} />
</InlineLayout>
);
}

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