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Defining Check Boxes

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Follow these guidelines when defining check boxes:

In form applets, position the label to the left of the check box. Right-align and vertically center the label.
Consider whether a check box is the appropriate way to display the data. In situations where the data does not map well to a yes or no response, or where the meaning of the unchecked value is not obvious, it is better to use a list of values. For example, instead of a check box labeled Standard, use a text box labeled Shipping Method, with a list of values containing Standard and Next Day.
Avoid negatives. For example, instead of Not Required, use Optional.

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