> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/platform/live-cockpit/widgets/custom-widgets/modules/inputs-and-switches.md).

# Inputs & Switches

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

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<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>


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