@workday/canvas-kit-docs/dist/mdx/preview-react/switch/Switch.mdx

Documentation components of Canvas Kit components

import {ExampleCodeBlock, Specifications, SymbolDoc} from '@workday/canvas-kit-docs';
import Basic from './examples/Basic';
import Caution from './examples/Caution';
import Disabled from './examples/Disabled';
import Error from './examples/Error';
import LabelPosition from './examples/LabelPosition';
import RTL from './examples/RTL';
import RefForwarding from './examples/RefForwarding';


# Canvas Kit Switch

Switch is a selection control that is used to switch between two potential states.

## Installation

```sh
yarn add @workday/canvas-kit-preview-react
```

## Usage

### Basic Example

Switch should be used in tandem with [Form Field](/components/inputs/form-field/) to meet
accessibility standards.

<ExampleCodeBlock code={Basic} />

### Disabled

Set the `disabled` prop of the Switch to prevent users from interacting with it.

<ExampleCodeBlock code={Disabled} />

### Ref Forwarding

Switch supports [ref forwarding](https://reactjs.org/docs/forwarding-refs.html). It will forward
`ref` to its underlying `<input type="checkbox">` element.

<ExampleCodeBlock code={RefForwarding} />

### Label Position Horizontal

Set the `orientation` prop of the Form Field to designate the position of the label relative to the
input component. By default, the orientation will be set to `vertical`.

<ExampleCodeBlock code={LabelPosition} />

### Error States

Set the `error` prop of the wrapping Form Field to `"caution"` or `"error"` to set the Switch to the
Caution or Error state, respectively. You will also need to use `<FormField.Hint/>` for hint or
error text to meet accessibility standards.

The `error` prop may be applied directly to the Switch with a value of `Switch.ErrorType.Caution` or
`Switch.ErrorType.Error` if Form Field is not being used.

#### Caution

<ExampleCodeBlock code={Caution} />

#### Error

<ExampleCodeBlock code={Error} />

### Right-to-Left (RTL)

Switch supports right-to-left languages when specified in the CanvasProvider theme.

<ExampleCodeBlock code={RTL} />

### Custom Styles

Switch supports custom styling via the `cs` prop. For more information, check our
["How To Customize Styles"](https://workday.github.io/canvas-kit/?path=/docs/styling-guides-customizing-styles--docs).

## Component API

<SymbolDoc name="Switch" fileName="/react/" />

## Specifications

<Specifications file="./cypress/component/Switch.spec.tsx" name="Switch" />