Untick

Untick is a term used to describe the action of deselecting or unchecking a checkbox or similar selection mechanism. When a user unticks an item, they are indicating that they no longer wish for that option to be active or chosen. This is a common interaction in graphical user interfaces (GUIs) across various software applications and websites.

The process of unticking is typically reversed from ticking. If an item is ticked, it signifies selection, often represented by a filled-in box or a checkmark. Unticking returns the box to its empty or unselected state. This action allows users to modify previous selections, refine choices, or opt out of certain features or settings.

For example, on a website, a user might tick a box to "Remember me" when logging in. Later, they might untick this box to ensure they are prompted for their password on each visit. Similarly, in software settings, users might tick a box to enable a feature and untick it to disable it. The terminology and visual representation of unticking can vary slightly between different operating systems and applications, but the core function remains the same: to remove a selection.