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checkbox(label: str, default: bool = False, size: float = 1.0) -> bool
The checkbox function adds an interactive check box to your app.

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Parameters

  • label (str): The label displayed next to the checkbox, indicating its purpose.
  • default (bool): (Optional) The initial/default value of the checkbox.
  • size (float): (Optional) The width of the component in a row. Defaults to 1.0 (full row). See the Layout Guide for details.
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Returns

  • bool: True if checked, False if not.

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Usage Example

Here’s an example of how to add a checkbox to your app: 
from preswald import checkbox, text

# Create a checkbox for selecting 
money_shown = checkbox(label="Show me the money")
if money_shown:
    text("The money")

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Key Features

  1. Customizable Label: Set the label to distinguish between different checkboxes.
  2. Adjustable Default: Control the default state.

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Why Use checkbox?

Checkboxes provide a way to create conditional logic in the data app - enabling more interactive and dynamic flows for end-users.