- How do you use radio buttons in UX?
- What is a good practice when using radio buttons?
- Where do you use radio buttons?
- What can I use instead of radio buttons?
How do you use radio buttons in UX?
Radio buttons are an essential element of forms. They are used when there is a list of two or more options that are mutually exclusive and the user must select exactly one choice. Clicking a non-selected radio button will deselect whatever other button was previously selected in the list.
What is a good practice when using radio buttons?
Radio buttons are typically used when the user is required to fill in a form, configure settings or complete a survey. They should be used for exclusive selection in a list with two or more options, when all list options need to be visible at the same time.
Where do you use radio buttons?
You should use radio buttons for optional sets that are mutually exclusive if you think that the user needs to see all available options side-by-side. If it's not necessary to show all options side-by-side, use a spinner instead. To create each radio button option, create a RadioButton in your layout.
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.