CheckBox
In Flutter, the Checkbox widget is a fundamental building block used to create single-selectable
options. It allows users to toggle between a checked and unchecked state, typically representing a
binary choice (yes/no, true/false).expand_more Here's a detailed breakdown of its functionalities and
customization options:
Key Characteristics:
• Visual Representation: Displays a square checkbox with a checkmark when selected and an
empty box when deselected.
• Boolean Value: Holds a boolean value (true or false) representing the checkbox's
state.expand_more
• User Interaction: Users can tap on the checkbox to toggle its state.
Basic Usage:
The Checkbox widget requires two main properties:
• value: A boolean value representing the current state of the checkbox (checked or
unchecked).expand_more
• onChanged: A callback function that gets called whenever the user taps on the checkbox and its
state changes.expand_more This function typically updates the underlying data or performs
other actions based on the new state.exclamation
Example:
bool _isChecked = false; // Initial state
Checkbox(
value: _isChecked,
onChanged: (newValue) {
setState(() {
_isChecked = newValue;
});
},
),
In this example, we create a Checkbox with an initial unchecked state (_isChecked = false). The
onChanged callback updates the internal state variable (_isChecked) whenever the user taps the
checkbox.
Customization Options:
• activeColor: The color of the checkbox mark when checked.exclamation Defaults to the theme's
primaryColor.
• checkColor: The color of the checkmark itself.exclamation Defaults to white.
• tristate: Set to true to allow the checkbox to have a third state (null) where it displays a dash
instead of a checkmark.
• materialTapTargetSize: Controls the tap target size of the checkbox (consider using
MaterialTapTargetSize.shrinkWrap for smaller checkboxes).
Advanced Use Cases:
• Grouping Checkboxes: Use a CheckboxListTile widget for checkboxes with labels, often used in
list-like scenarios.
• Conditional Rendering: Conditionally show/hide other UI elements based on the checkbox state.
• Form Validation: Integrate checkbox state validation within forms to ensure required selections
are made.
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