Switch
is a binary control used to switch between two different states. When interacted with, the thumb of the switch travels along the track to indicate state. You can use a switch to control settings, preferences, or actions within an application or system.
Note: This tab list includes overflow; tab positions may be inaccurate or change when a tab is selected Examples
Accessibility
Key Function Tab
If focus is on the previous element in the tab order, Tab moves focus to the switch.
If focus is on switch, Tab moves focus to the next focusable element in the tab order.
Space
Space activates switch to change between checked and unchecked state.
Shift + Tab
If focus is on the switch, this action moves focus out of the component and sets the focus to the previous component in the tab order.
If focus is below the switch, this action moves focus to the switch.
Key Function Tab
If focus is on the previous element in the tab order, Tab moves focus to the switch.
If focus is on switch, Tab moves focus to the next focusable element in the tab order.
Space
Space activates switch to change between checked and unchecked state.
Shift + Tab
If focus is on the switch, this action moves focus out of the component and sets the focus to the previous component in the tab order.
If focus is below the switch, this action moves focus to the switch.
Key Function Tab
If focus is on the previous element in the tab order, Tab moves focus to the switch.
If focus is on switch, Tab moves focus to the next focusable element in the tab order.
Space
Space activates switch to change between checked and unchecked state.
Shift + Tab
If focus is on the switch, this action moves focus out of the component and sets the focus to the previous component in the tab order.
If focus is below the switch, this action moves focus to the switch.