Advice on alternatives to using dozens of check boxes in an interface

1. What can I use instead of a checkbox?
2. Why do you use radio buttons in a user interface instead of check boxes?
3. Where would you use radio buttons instead of checkboxes?
4. What can I use instead of radio buttons?

What can I use instead of a checkbox?

If you want your users to select multiple options, use checkboxes. If you want your users to select only one option, use radio buttons (or another alternative).

Why do you use radio buttons in a user interface instead of check boxes?

Radio buttons are used when there is a list of two or more options that are mutually exclusive and the user must select exactly one choice.

Where would you use radio buttons instead of checkboxes?

For example, you should use radio buttons when you want the user to be able to select only one option from the available choices. In contrast, if you're giving multiple selection choices to your users, you should use the checkboxes field.

What can I use instead of radio buttons?

The alternatives to radio buttons are checkboxes and drop down boxes. Use them over the alternatives when: One answer must be selected.