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Which of the following options is the correct way to describe an action with a User Interface checkbox?

  1. In the Claims tab, select the Claim Type checkbox.

  2. In the Claims tab, check the Claim Type checkbox.

  3. In the Claims tab, click the Claim Type checkbox.

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

In UI documentation, 'select' is the standard verb for checkboxes because it covers both selecting and clearing (toggling). 'Check' implies only checking, not unchecking. 'Click' is technically true but less precise: it describes the physical action rather than the logical operation. Microsoft and Apple style guides both prefer 'select'.

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