hig-components-controls

Provide Apple HIG guidance for selection and input controls.

102|6|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-components-controls-raintree-technology
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Skill: hig-components-controls
Source: https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor/tree/main/skills/hig-components-controls
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-components-controls-raintree-technology

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides structured Apple HIG guidance for selection and input controls to ensure design consistency and accessibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive guidance on toggles, segmented controls, sliders, pickers, text fields, and other input controls as defined by the Apple HIG.
  • Use cases include choosing appropriate controls for forms, settings screens, preferences, and data-entry workflows across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
  • Cross-references to hig-components-menus, hig-components-dialogs, hig-components-search to maintain design coherence.

Quick Start

Consult the Hig Components Controls skill to align your UI with Apple HIG for selection and input controls.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-components-controls

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I choose the right Apple HIG input controls for a settings screen?

Apple HIG input controls for settings screens include toggles, pickers, sliders, and text fields, each suited for specific data-entry tasks. This guidance helps you select the correct control to ensure platform consistency and accessibility across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

When should I use segmented controls instead of pickers in iOS UI design?

Use segmented controls for mutually exclusive choices with few options, and pickers for selecting from longer lists. Apple HIG guidance differentiates these input controls to help you optimize data-entry workflows and maintain interface clarity.

Does Apple HIG provide accessibility guidance for text fields and toggles?

Yes, Apple HIG provides accessibility guidance for text fields and toggles to ensure design consistency. This Skill delivers structured rules for implementing these selection and input controls across Apple platforms while meeting accessibility standards.

Can I use this Apple HIG controls guidance for watchOS and visionOS apps?

Yes, you can use this Apple HIG controls guidance for watchOS and visionOS apps. The structured input control recommendations cover forms, settings, and data-entry workflows across all Apple platforms, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

What is the best way to align form input controls with Apple HIG standards?

The best way to align form input controls with Apple HIG standards is to reference structured guidance for selection components like text fields and pickers. This ensures your data-entry screens match official accessibility and platform considerations.

How do Apple HIG selection controls cross-reference with menus and search components?

Apple HIG selection controls cross-reference with menus, dialogs, and search components to maintain overall design coherence. This Skill connects input control guidance to related hig-components families, ensuring a unified interface across your application.