To make a slide switch compact in structure, manufacture it easily and economically, and use it stably over a long period of time.

A switch body 22 made of a synthetic resin is slidably disposed in a switch box 21. The switch body 22 is provided with an engagement part 22c projecting in the direction normal to the sliding direction, and a plurality of recessed parts are provided along the sliding direction in an end face of the engagement part 22c. A spring member 26 made of a synthetic resin is provided on the side of the switch box 21 and supported by a pair of support boss parts 22 integral with the switch box 21. The spring member 26 has a leaf spring part 26b disposed along the sliding direction of the switch body 22, and a latch part 26c is provided in the middle of the leaf spring part 26b and projects so as to engage in order with the recessed parts in the engagement part 22c of the switch body 22.