selecteerbare

Selecteerbare is a Dutch adjective meaning capable of being selected. In the context of computing and user interface design, it denotes elements that a user can choose or activate, such as list items, rows, menu entries, buttons, checkboxes, and form fields. The term covers both single- and multi-select interactions and is used to distinguish interactive, pickable objects from static content.

An element is considered selecteerbaar when a selection action changes its state or highlights it, typically through a pointer click, touch tap, or keyboard interaction. Visual cues such as color change, outline, or check marks help indicate the current selection. Non-selectable items include headers, separators, or disabled items that cannot be chosen.

Accessibility and usability considerations require that selecteerbare elements be reachable by keyboard, provide clear focus indicators, and expose their selected state to assistive technologies. Techniques include using semantic controls (buttons, inputs), ARIA roles where appropriate, and proper focus order. Common patterns include using aria-selected for list items, or native elements with built-in selection behavior.

Common interaction patterns are single selection (one item at a time) and multiple selection (several items simultaneously). Interfaces use checkboxes or multiselect lists for the latter; radio buttons or visually grouped items for the former. In tables or grids, selectable rows enable users to perform actions on a chosen set, and performance considerations arise with large or dynamically loaded lists.

Etymology and scope: the term derives from the verb selecteren plus the Dutch suffix -baar, indicating the capability. In practice, 'selecteerbare' emphasizes the potential to be chosen rather than the act of choosing itself.

See also

- User interface

- Accessibility

- Keyboard navigation

- Focus management

- WCAG