toggle

Back and forth

Toggle is a fastener or switch that moves between two positions—a coat toggle pushed through a loop, a light switch flipped on or off.

In computing, toggle describes any control that alternates between states with each activation: Toggle the setting to enable dark mode.

The verb means to switch back and forth: I keep toggling between tabs.

switching

flip

Quick turning motion

switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
alternateOccur in succession
oscillateMove rhythmically between extremes

shift · cycle · change · activate · deactivate · enable · disable · trigger · engage · disengage

switch

lever

Pivoting bar for lifting

buttonDisc through a hole
rockerChair on curved rails
flipQuick turning motion

flick · on-off · actuator · slider · knob · dial · selector · circuit · electrical · power

binary

on

Touching from above

offNot functioning
trueAccurate or loyal
falseNot matching reality

enabled · disabled · state · flag · boolean · checkbox · bit · logic · active · inactive

interface

button

Disc through a hole

checkboxToggleable selection indicator
sliderAdjustable interface element
widgetUnspecified small device

control · UI · menu · setting · preference · option · dropdown · icon · tap · swipe

fastening

loop

Curve closing on itself

frogTailless leaping amphibian
pinPointed metal fastener
pegWooden pin for fastening

bar · closure · anchor · drywall · bolt · spring-loaded · drawstring · jacket · outerwear

Categories

controlsbutton, switch, dial, knob, lever
manual controlsmanual, hand-operated, lever, handle, button
switcheslight switch, power switch, dimmer switch, wall switch, rocker switch
form inputstext field, checkbox, text box, select, textarea
skeuomorphssave icon, folder icon, envelope icon, calendar icon, recycle bin
state variablesstatus, mode, phase, position, velocity

Opposites

control type

toggleslider

Adjustable interface element

dial · knob · dimmer · rheostat · fader

state change behavior

togglelock

Mechanism requiring a key

fix · hold · maintain · stabilize · freeze

fastener type

togglezipper

Toothed closure device

button · snap · velcro · hook and eye · buckle

Phrases

toggle switchTwo-position electrical controller
toggle boltExpanding wall fastener
toggle off
toggle switchesTwo-position electrical controls
toggle buttonTwo-state UI control
toggle coatJacket fastened with loops

Family

toggles, toggled, toggling, toggler, toggle switch, untoggled

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G