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- Should a radio button be selected by default?
- When Should radio buttons be used?
- What can I use instead of a radio button?
- Why do I need to use a radio button in a webpage?
Should a radio button be selected by default?
Always Offer a Default Selection
In case of radio buttons this means that radio buttons should always have exactly one option pre-selected. Select the safest and most secure option (to prevent data loss).
When Should radio buttons be used?
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.
What can I use instead of a radio button?
Checkboxes, like radio buttons, present multiple options in a list. Unlike radio buttons, however, they allow you to choose more than one option. When you should use checkboxes: If you want users to select multiple options.
Why do I need to use a radio button in a webpage?
Radio buttons are a common way to allow users to make a single selection from a list of options. Since only one radio button can be selected at a time (within the same group), each available choice must be its own item and label.
