How do you create a checkbox input in HTML?

To create a checkbox input in HTML, you use the <input> element with the type attribute set to "checkbox". This configuration allows users to select one or more options, as checkboxes can be toggled on or off individually.

Checkboxes are commonly used in forms where multiple selections are allowed, such as agreeing to terms and conditions or selecting preferences. The specific syntax <input type="checkbox"> tells the browser to render a checkbox on the page.

The other options do not serve this purpose: an input with the type "text" creates a single-line text field for entering alphanumeric data, while "radio" creates radio buttons which allow only one selection from a group. Lastly, a button cannot be created with a type of "checkbox" as buttons serve a different function entirely, primarily for submitting forms or triggering actions.