# Inputs & Switches

The "Inputs & Switches" module allows you to display a wide variety of switches, sliders, and fields for entering values in a widget.

<figure><img src="https://3489494878-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9GvUpaatBiReR43XFSMg%2Fuploads%2FslwKob34386F46oKryhn%2FInput.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0e02a340-0fbb-4857-9f3d-66aa06c7205a" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="62.93333943684894"></th><th width="144.59991455078125"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>[A]</strong></td><td>Description</td><td>This text is displayed when the custom widget is later connected to assets</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[B]</strong></td><td>Type</td><td><ul><li><strong>Switch:</strong> The switch allows an asset to be toggled between two values</li><li><strong>Slider:</strong> A value can be selected within a value range via a slider.</li><li><strong>Vertical Slider</strong>: Like "Slider", but the slider is arranged vertically.</li><li><strong>Switch and Slider</strong>: Combination of "Slider" and "Switch"</li><li><strong>Input:</strong> A value can be entered.</li><li><strong>Selection:</strong> A value can be selected from multiple values for each asset via a drop-down menu.</li><li><strong>Button</strong>: You can set values via a button</li><li><strong>Stepper:</strong> The stepper allows for the gradual adjustment of a value via increment and decrement buttons. The step size can be configured in the <em>Asset Template</em>. <a href="/pages/eVD0XKpFPnH3h7UusNji">-> Thresholds in the Asset Template</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>[C]</strong></td><td>Activate symbols</td><td>When activated, the symbols of the corresponding attributes are displayed.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[D]</strong></td><td>Divide vertically</td><td>When activated, the inputs are no longer displayed one below the other, but also next to each other.</td></tr></tbody></table>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/platform/live-cockpit/widgets/custom-widgets/modules/inputs-and-switches.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.