HTML Checkbox Generator
Configure <input type="checkbox"> visually and copy the HTML.
HTML
<input type="checkbox" name="subscribe" id="subscribe" value="yes" checked>
Free Online HTML Checkbox Generator
renders a box the user can tick on or off — the classic way to capture a yes/no or multi-select choice. This generator gives you every relevant attribute as a form control: change a value on the left and the live preview on the right updates immediately, using the exact HTML you are about to copy.
Attributes you can set
- name — the key this field is submitted under when the form is posted.
- id — a unique identifier, useful for linking a
<label for="...">to this field. - value — the pre-filled or current value of the field.
- checked — whether the box/radio starts selected.
- required — blocks form submission until the field has a value.
- disabled — greys the field out and excludes it from form submission.
When to use
Reach for for agreeing to terms, opting into a newsletter, or picking several options from a list (each checkbox shares a name and a different value). Browsers apply built-in validation and, on touch devices, an appropriate on-screen keyboard based on the type you choose — using the right type is free UX and validation that plain type="text" does not give you.
Using the generated code
The snippet this tool produces is a bare element. Drop it inside a <form> with a method and action (or a JavaScript submit handler) to actually collect the value, and pair it with a <label> referencing its id so screen reader and keyboard users know what the field is for.
Browser support
and the attributes above are standard HTML5, supported in every modern browser without any JavaScript. Older browsers that don't recognize a newer input type simply fall back to a plain text field, so the markup stays safe to use everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need JavaScript for <input type="checkbox"> to work?
No. This is plain HTML; the browser provides any built-in picker, validation, or keyboard on its own.
How do I actually collect the value a user enters?
Wrap the field in a <form> with a method and action (server-side) or read its .value with JavaScript on submit (client-side).
Can I style this field with CSS?
Yes. Target it by id, name, or [type="checkbox"] to change colors, borders, and sizing while keeping its native behavior.
Does the required/pattern attribute validate on its own?
Yes. Modern browsers block form submission and show a built-in message until the field satisfies required, pattern, min, max, minlength, and maxlength — no JavaScript required, though you should still validate again on the server.