Toggle Switch / Checkbox*

Definition

A Boolean is a data type which is used to indicate two different states: true or false. In software context, this data type is used to show whether an option is activated (true) or deactivated (false). For Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central two different Booleans are used: toggle switches and checkboxes. For further information, please check the Navigation section.

Navigation

In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, toggle switches / checkboxes are used to define the state of an option or status (activated or deactivated). Below, please find schematic example views of a toggle switches / checkboxes containing the terminology used within Docs:

Toggle Switch

Schematic Toggle Switch view

No. Name
1 Toggle switch activated
2 Toggle switch deactivated
Checkbox

Schematic Checkbox view

No. Name
1 Checkbox cleared
2 Checkbox selected

Synonyms

boolean | checkmark