# Switch A switch is a control element to toggle between two different states quickly. A switch applies to a page or the entire system, such as an on/off switch. ## Guidelines - A Switch must have a label, and in most cases, this label should be visible. - Switch only between two different states. It is a binary action. - The action takes place immediately when the user operates the switch. ## Relevant WCAG requirements - [WCAG 1.3.5](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/identify-input-purpose.html): it is both clear for a user and programmatically what the purpose of a form field is. Switch is an interactive element, and the [general requirements and guidelines for interactivity](/docs/docs-developer-guide-interactivity--docs) apply. ## References - [Switch Pattern](https://www.w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/patterns/switch/) - [Role switch](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Accessibility/ARIA/Roles/switch_role)