# Verify Checkbox Checked and Unchecked States **Last reviewed:** September 28, 2026 Use this article when a Scenario Editor validation needs to confirm whether a checkbox is selected or cleared. ## What changed in this article - Cleaned up the title punctuation and changed it into a direct validation task. - Added guidance to validate checkbox state through the DOM/property value instead of relying only on visual appearance. - Added caution for custom checkbox controls where aria-checked, checked, class names, or hidden inputs may differ. ## Validation workflow 1. Inspect whether the checkbox is native HTML or a custom UI control. 2. Validate the correct state attribute or property for checked/unchecked behavior. 3. Replay the step after toggling the checkbox both ways to confirm the assertion fails and passes correctly. **Review note:** Added custom-control guidance because modern web apps often style checkboxes in ways that hide the real state. --- Last updated: September 28, 2026 If you have feedback on this topic, contact .