Seleccionables

Seleccionables is a term used to refer to elements that can be selected within a system, interface or dataset. It designates items that can receive focus or be marked as chosen by a user or by software logic. In plural, seleccionables encompasses a set of such elements. The concept appears across fields such as user interface design, data management and multimedia workflows, where users perform actions on one or more items.

In user interface design, a seleccionable is any interactive element that can be targeted by input, such as buttons, menu options, list entries, checkboxes, radio buttons or table cells. Selection can be either single or multiple, and may include range selection. Visual feedback—such as highlighting, check marks or outlines—communicates the current state. Accessibility considerations include keyboard navigability and proper use of ARIA roles (for example, aria-selected).

In video games and multimedia applications, seleccionables often refer to characters, units, assets or other elements that players can choose or assemble before proceeding. In data-management contexts, seleccionables describe rows or records that can be acted upon in bulk, such as for export, deletion or editing.

Common properties of seleccionables include an identifier, display label and a state (selected, unselected, disabled). Good practice emphasizes clear affordances, consistent behavior across controls, and immediate feedback to the user.

Context determines exact meaning: what counts as selectable depends on application logic and user goals. The term is frequently paired with qualifiers such as “seleccionables múltiples” or “elementos seleccionables.” See also: selección, selección múltiple, accesibilidad, interactividad.