What is a Toggle?

Toggle is a switch that allows you to easily shift between two states or options. It is used in technology, computing, and programming to provide users with easy control over different settings and modes of operation.

Usually, toggles are displayed with an icon and a label which clearly indicates the current state of the feature. Labels should be descriptive and action oriented to avoid confusion.

It is also important to consider the use of color in toggles, especially when choosing a dominant color for the toggle and its corresponding label. When a user changes the toggle’s state, it should be signaled by a change in color or animation, so that users are aware of the new state. This is particularly helpful for users with visual impairments and people who are unfamiliar with the UI.

While implementing toggles in web design can be challenging, they can greatly increase the user experience and allow you to tailor content to the needs of your users. Toggles can be incorporated into article content to turn standard ordered (ol>) and unordered (ul>) lists into interactive collapsible and expandable sections.

Toggles are often used in responsive web design to adjust the visibility of certain UI elements based on screen size and device type. They can be applied to toggle the appearance of navigation menus, sidebars, and other UI components. However, it is important to test which toggle configurations will be best for your application. This is where a feature flag management platform such as Kameleoon can help. It can make it easier to manage your feature flags, remove old ones, and reduce technical debt across teams.