Slider
Edit this pageSliders are interactive controls that enable users to set or select a value from within a given range. They typically have a slider thumb that can be moved along a bar, rail, or track to change the value. Sliders are ideal for settings, filters, and numeric input where the precise value is less important than the relative position.
Range InputAccessibleTouch FriendlyKeyboard NavigableARIA Compliant
Primary Purpose of Sliders
Understanding when and why to use sliders in your interface design.
Core Purpose
- • Range Selection: Choose values within defined boundaries
- • Continuous Input: Smooth value adjustment without discrete steps
- • Visual Feedback: Immediate visual representation of value changes
- • Space Efficient: Compact way to handle numeric input ranges
Slider vs Other Inputs
Use Slider When:
- • Adjusting settings (volume, brightness)
- • Filtering by range (price, date)
- • Relative values matter more than exact numbers
- • Real-time feedback is beneficial
Use Number Input When:
- • Precise values are required
- • Users need to type specific numbers
- • Range is very large or unbounded
Common Use Cases
75%
40%
$50 - $250
When NOT to Use Sliders
Avoid sliders for:
- • Precise numeric input where accuracy is critical
- • Very large ranges where small movements cause big changes
- • Binary choices (use switch or toggle instead)
- • Multiple unrelated options (use checkboxes or select)
- • Touch interfaces where fine control is difficult
References & Resources
External resources and design system references.