## Switches

The **ECDIS** interface provides two types of switches:

### Types of switches

| Type | Image | Description |
|------|-------|-------------|
| **Checkbox** | ![Multiple selection switch](images/image120.png) | A switch that allows **multiple selection** of settings |
| **Radio Button** | ![Radio button](images/image121.png) | A radio button that allows selecting **only one** option for a given setting |

### Usage principles

#### Checkbox (multiple selection)
- Allows **enabling/disabling** multiple options simultaneously
- Each switch operates independently
- Used for settings that can be active at the same time

#### Radio Button (single selection)
- Allows selecting **only one** option from a group
- When a new option is selected, the previous one is automatically deselected
- Used for mutually exclusive options

```{note}
The choice of switch type depends on the setting logic: if options can work simultaneously, a checkbox is used; if only one of several options is needed, a radio button is used.
```
