I have a list of multiple check boxes. user can check all but at least on is required. Not sure how to make this happen
<p>Box Set 1</p>
<ul>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 1" required><label>Box 1</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 2" required><label>Box 2</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 3" required><label>Box 3</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 4" required><label>Box 4</label></li>
</ul>
<p>Box Set 2</p>
<ul>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 5" required><label>Box 5</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 6" required><label>Box 6</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 7" required><label>Box 7</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 8" required><label>Box 8</label></li>
</ul>
<p>Box Set 3</p>
<ul>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 9" required><label>Box 9</label></li>
</ul>
<p>Box Set 4</p>
<ul>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 10" required><label>Box 10</label></li>
</ul>
Here's an example using jquery and your html.
<html>
<head>
<script src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/2.1.0/jquery.min.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
<script type="text/javascript">
$(document).ready(function () {
$('#checkBtn').click(function() {
checked = $("input[type=checkbox]:checked").length;
if(!checked) {
alert("You must check at least one checkbox.");
return false;
}
});
});
</script>
<p>Box Set 1</p>
<ul>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 1" required><label>Box 1</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 2" required><label>Box 2</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 3" required><label>Box 3</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 4" required><label>Box 4</label></li>
</ul>
<p>Box Set 2</p>
<ul>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 5" required><label>Box 5</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 6" required><label>Box 6</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 7" required><label>Box 7</label></li>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 8" required><label>Box 8</label></li>
</ul>
<p>Box Set 3</p>
<ul>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 9" required><label>Box 9</label></li>
</ul>
<p>Box Set 4</p>
<ul>
<li><input name="BoxSelect[]" type="checkbox" value="Box 10" required><label>Box 10</label></li>
</ul>
<input type="button" value="Test Required" id="checkBtn">
</body>
</html>
This should have what you need, check out the jsfiddle at the bottom:
$(document).ready(function () {
$('#txt').val($("input[type=checkbox]:checked").length);
$('#txt2').val($("input[type=checkbox]").length);
$('input[type=checkbox]').change(function () {
checked = $("input[type=checkbox]:checked").length;
$('#block').show();
$('#block2').hide();
if (checked > 0) {
$('#block').hide();
$('#block2').show();
$('#txt').val(checked);
}
});
});
http://jsfiddle.net/wpgeek/arEdz/
You can either do this on a PHP level or on a Javascript level. If you use Javascript, and/or JQuery, you can check and validate if all the checkboxes are checked with a selector...
Jquery also offers several validation libraries. Check out: http://jqueryvalidation.org/
The problem with using Javascript to validate is that it may be bypassed so it is wise to check on the server too.
Example using PHP and assuming you are calling a PO
<?php
if( $_GET["BoxSelect"] )
{
//Process your form here
// Save to database, send email, redirect...
} else {
// Return an error and do not anything
echo "Checkbox is missing";
exit();
}
?>
The issue with the accepted solution above is that is does not allow for the else condition on form submit (if a box has been selected), thereby preventing form submission - at least when I tried it.
I discovered another solution that effects the desired result more completely IMHO, here:
Making sure at least one checkbox is checked
Code as follows:
function valthis() {
var checkBoxes = document.getElementsByClassName( 'myCheckBox' );
var isChecked = false;
for (var i = 0; i < checkBoxes.length; i++) {
if ( checkBoxes[i].checked ) {
isChecked = true;
};
};
if ( isChecked ) {
alert( 'At least one checkbox checked!' );
} else {
alert( 'Please, check at least one checkbox!' );
}
}
Fiddle
That code & answer by Vell
Using this you can check at least one checkbox is selected or not in different checkbox groups or multiple checkboxes.
Reference : Link
<label class="control-label col-sm-4">Check Box 1</label>
<input type="checkbox" name="checkbox1" id="checkbox1" value=Male /> Male<br />
<input type="checkbox" name="checkbox1" id="checkbox1" value=Female /> Female<br />
<label class="control-label col-sm-4">Check Box 2</label>
<input type="checkbox" name="checkbox2" id="checkbox2" value=ck1 /> ck1<br />
<input type="checkbox" name="checkbox2" id="checkbox2" value=ck2 /> ck2<br />
<label class="control-label col-sm-4">Check Box 3</label>
<input type="checkbox" name="checkbox3" id="checkbox3" value=ck3 /> ck3<br />
<input type="checkbox" name="checkbox3" id="checkbox3" value=ck4 /> ck4<br />
<script>
function checkFormData() {
if (!$('input[name=checkbox1]:checked').length > 0) {
document.getElementById("errMessage").innerHTML = "Check Box 1 can not be null";
return false;
}
if (!$('input[name=checkbox2]:checked').length > 0) {
document.getElementById("errMessage").innerHTML = "Check Box 2 can not be null";
return false;
}
if (!$('input[name=checkbox3]:checked').length > 0) {
document.getElementById("errMessage").innerHTML = "Check Box 3 can not be null";
return false;
}
alert("Success");
return true;
}
</script>