- What can I use instead of radio buttons?
- When should you use a radio button in your UI?
- Is radio button a GUI?
- Which is better radio buttons or checkboxes?
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.
When should you use a radio button in your UI?
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.
Is radio button a GUI?
A radio button is an element of the graphical user interface (GUI) which allows a user to select a single item from a predefined list of options. Radio buttons are often arranged in a group of at least two options.
Which is better radio buttons or checkboxes?
When should you use radio buttons or checkboxes? This relies entirely on what question you are asking. 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).