Managing checkboxes on a webpage can be tedious if you have to click each one individually. Whether you're selecting multiple emails, forms, or options in a web application, finding an efficient way to select all checkboxes can save you time and effort.
In this blog post, we'll walk you through a simple method to select all ticks in your browser with just one click using JavaScript.
Why Use JavaScript for Selecting All Checkboxes?
JavaScript allows you to interact with the elements on a webpage dynamically. By using JavaScript, you can create a function that will check all the checkboxes on the page with a single click.
This method works across different web browsers and can be implemented with minimal effort.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open the Browser's Developer Tools
To start, you'll need to open your browser's Developer Tools. This can be done by right-clicking anywhere on the webpage and selecting "Inspect" or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+I
(Windows) or Cmd+Opt+I
(Mac).
Step 2: Access the Console Tab
Once the Developer Tools panel is open, navigate to the "Console" tab. This is where you'll be able to enter and execute JavaScript code.
Step 3: Enter the JavaScript Code
Copy and paste the following JavaScript code into the console:
function selectAllCheckboxes() {
var checkboxes = document.querySelectorAll('input[type="checkbox"]');
checkboxes.forEach(function(checkbox) {
checkbox.checked = true;
});
}
// Call the function
selectAllCheckboxes();
This script defines a function called selectAllCheckboxes
that:
Uses
document.querySelectorAll
to select all checkbox inputs on the page.Iterates through each checkbox and sets its
checked
property totrue
.
After pasting the code, press Enter
to execute it. All checkboxes on the page should now be selected.
Creating a Bookmarklet:
Create a new bookmark in your browser.
Edit the bookmark and paste the following code into the URL field:
javascript:(function() { var checkboxes = document.querySelectorAll('input[type="checkbox"]'); checkboxes.forEach(function(checkbox) { checkbox.checked = true; }); })();
Save the bookmark. Now, whenever you need to select all checkboxes, you can simply click this bookmark.
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