Checkbox

Enables a selection through a single checkbox interaction.

Examples

Basic Example

Basic use of read_checkbox

from abstra.forms import read_checkbox

ans = read_checkbox("I have read and agree to the terms of services")

print(ans)

Optional field

If check the box is optional, pass the optional parameter required

from abstra.forms import read_checkbox

ans = read_checkbox(
    "Would you like to receive product updates and announcements via email?",
    required=False,
)

print(ans)

Use markdown to customize label

Use markdown syntax to customize the label

from abstra.forms import read_checkbox

ans = read_checkbox(
    "I have read and agree to the [terms of services](https://example.com)"
)

Parameters

Name	Description	Type
label	The label to display to the user	str
initial_value	The initial value to display to the user.	str
disabled	whether the input is disabled. Defaults to False.	bool
required	Whether the input is required or not eg. "this field is required". Defaults to True.	Union[bool, str]
hint	A tooltip displayed to the user. Defaults to None.	str
full_width	Whether the input should use full screen width. Defaults to False.	bool
button_text	What text to display on the button when the widget is not part of a Page. Defaults to 'Next'.	str

Return Values

Type	Description
bool	The value entered by the user