Tailwind CSS Custom Checkbox Components for React
Checkboxes are also essential form elements. Sometimes, we need to customize checkboxes to make them look more appealing. In this guide, I will show you how to build a custom checkbox component using Tailwind CSS in ReactJS in two different ways.
This checkbox is easy to implement and allows users to select multiple options in forms, making it perfect for user settings, preferences, or any feature that requires boolean input.
We have already covered Input and Radio Button form elements.
Minimal Checkbox
React Tailwind Minimal Custom Checkbox Preview
Tailwind CSS Minimal Custom Checkbox React Code
Password Options
Code Explanation
In the code above, we define a Checkbox
component that accepts properties like id
, label
, checked
, name
, and onChange
.
- CheckboxProps: This interface defines the types for the props your checkbox will accept.
- Label: The label is linked to the checkbox through the
htmlFor
attribute, allowing users to click the label to toggle the checkbox.
How It Works
In this demo, we create a simple app where users can select password options such as uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. The state is managed using the useState
hook, and the handlePasswordFields
function updates the checkbox states based on user interaction.
Animated Stylish Tailwind Checkbox
This version uses a rotated 'L' character as the checkmark, which is visually appealing and creative. It also includes a disabled state for scenarios requiring non-interactive inputs.
Animated Stylish Tailwind Checkbox Preview
Tailwind Animated Checkbox React Component
Checkbox Demo
Checkbox is not checked. 😢
Code Explanation
In this variant:
- The
Checkbox
component includes an optional disabled state, styled usingdisabled
pseudo-classes in Tailwind. - The checkmark uses a rotated "L" character (
<span>
), creatively styled withrotate
andscale-x
for an engaging design. - The
aria-checked
attribute ensures accessibility compliance.
Key Feature:
- Customizable: Easily change the border, background color, or text style by tweaking Tailwind classes.
With this guide, you can easily implement a custom checkbox component in your React application using Tailwind CSS. Customize it further as per your design requirements!