.checked = true/false
or toggle with .checked = !checkbox.checked
on a uniquely identified checkbox.You're trying to toggle a checkbox using JavaScript in Webflow and need help with styling the checkbox when it's checked. This involves both activating/deactivating the checkbox and ensuring you can apply visual styles depending on its state.
Ensure your checkbox has a unique ID or class, such as #myCheckbox
or .my-checkbox
.
Use JavaScript like this to change its state:
Check the checkbox:document.getElementById('myCheckbox').checked = true;
Uncheck the checkbox:document.getElementById('myCheckbox').checked = false;
Toggle the checkbox:
```js
const checkbox = document.getElementById('myCheckbox');
checkbox.checked = !checkbox.checked;
```
This can be triggered on a button click or other interaction.
Default checkboxes are difficult to style deeply, so use the Webflow default checkbox element for easy management.
In Webflow, when you drag in a Checkbox element, it creates a Checkbox + Label structure. To style based on the checked state, style the Checkbox Wrapper using Webflow's built-in States:
Select the Checkbox in the Webflow Designer.
In the States dropdown (top right selector), choose Checked.
Apply styles (e.g., background color, icon, etc.) to the element (like the Checkbox or its Label) while in the Checked state.
Webflow uses a class like .w--redirected-checked
internally when checked, but using the state selector avoids manual targeting.
If you're hiding the native checkbox and using a <div>
or similar element instead:
Manually toggle a class on your custom checkbox container via JavaScript:
```js
const fakeCheckbox = document.querySelector('.custom-checkbox');
fakeCheckbox.classList.toggle('checked');
```
Then style .custom-checkbox.checked
in Webflow Designer to show it as active.
To activate/deactivate a checkbox with JavaScript in Webflow, use .checked = true/false
. For styling, use Webflow’s static Checked state selector for default elements or toggle a class programmatically if you're using a custom checkbox layout.