A toggle is a control that allows users to quickly switch between two possible states. Generally they are used for “on/off” switches but can also be useful for other binary actions that require instantaneous action.

When used to organize information in a clear and organized manner, Toggle can help increase productivity, reduce stress levels, and improve time management. Whether you’re a busy professional, student or anyone else, Toggle can be a great tool to have in your arsenal to help you stay organized and productive.

The most important factor when designing a Toggle is to make sure it is clearly identified by its action text (usually three words or less) and that the context in which it appears gives enough information about what it controls. For example, if a toggle is located within a form or in an article it is helpful to include state descriptors in order to give the user more clarity as to what they are turning on and off.

It is also recommended to avoid overlapping functionality across multiple toggles. It can be very confusing for your visitors if they have to flip back and forth between multiple options and could potentially result in bugs that take weeks or even months to debug. Instead, try to focus your efforts on implementing just one feature at a time and limit the scope of each individual toggle.

Savvy teams view the Feature Toggles in their codebase as inventory that comes with a carrying cost so they are proactive about adding a task to remove each toggle once it is no longer needed. They may even put expiration dates on their toggles to ensure that they are removed on a schedule.