check box

[′chek ‚bäks]

(computer science)

In a graphical user interface, a small box on which an x or check mark appears when the option indicated next to the box is turned on, and disappears when the option is turned off.

check box

A small square on screen that simulates the equivalent symbol on a paper form. Clicking in the box selects the function, and a check mark is displayed. Clicking again removes the check mark. See I Am Not a Robot.

Disable or Enable

When a check box contains a check mark, the function is "enabled," which means it is turned on and active. When the box is empty, the option is not active (disabled).

Copyright © 1981-2025 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.

Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

"As people become more aware of maternal mortality, they're more likely to report it, so our ascertainment has increased," she said, noting that since 2003, more and more states have included the check boxes on death certificates.

Pregnancy mortality risk much higher for blacks

When the dialogue box appears, click on the general tab and remove the tick from the hidden check box. Click on apply and OK to finish.

byte size: HOT HINTS

* Replaced the requirements to provide the name and address of any law-enforcement authorities contacted with regard to the suspicious activity being reported with Part III, "Suspicious Activity Information," items 40 through 44, to include check boxes for the law-enforcement agencies contacted and to list the names and telephone numbers of law-enforcement personnel contacted

AGENCIES ISSUE REVISED SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORT FORM

The title to check box 7 was revised to designate a distribution from a savings incentive match plan for employees (SIMPLE) retirement account.

Businesses face new and revised information return requirements

* If you use an external database that requires a password, select the Save password check box to store the password as part of the query.

Spreadsheet, meet database - database, meet spreadsheet

Many different check boxes will have to be ticked before the Election Commission of Pakistan can fully assure us that the July 25th will pass off smoothly and safely.

Electoral preparations

The check boxes ([]) make it easy for you to keep track of the books that interest you.

Dotty

For example, the visit note for preventing falls included check boxes for testing vision, gait, and balance.

Office-based intervention improves vulnerable elderly care

The text discusses the history, ethics, social customs, and legal philosophy of communications law, and includes features such as hypothetical scenarios, quick check boxes, discussion questions, and a glossary of 200 legal terms.

Communications Law: Liberties, Restraints, and the Modern Media, 5th ed

It could prevent a lot of grief if each college added a couple of check boxes to dorm applications: Do you want to disclose your orientation?

Outspoken: Zachary Mack