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

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.

Code Explanation

In this variant:

• The Checkbox component includes an optional disabled state, styled using disabled pseudo-classes in Tailwind.
• The checkmark uses a rotated "L" character (<span>), creatively styled with rotate and scale-x for an engaging design.
• The aria-checked attribute ensures accessibility compliance.

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!