Should I use Drop downs instead of radio buttons?

If there are a lot of options, or if the user can select more than one item, use a dropdown. If there are only a few options, or if the user can only select one item, use a radio button.

1. When should you use a drop down menu?
2. What is the difference between drop down and radio button?
3. What can I use instead of a radio button?
4. When not to use radio buttons?

When should you use a drop down menu?

Offering drop-down menus can help users avoid scrolling and can quickly get them access to your site's content. For large websites, drop-down menus can save users time by allowing them to jump down a level or two to get to the content they seek.

What is the difference between drop down and radio button?

Think about a multiple choice quiz—you'd give your students Radio Buttons so they could choose one answer for each question and see each choice the entire time. A Dropdown List field can be used to create a list of items that you want a user to choose from—for example, selecting a day of the week.

What can I use instead of a radio button?

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

When not to use radio buttons?

By definition, radio buttons always have exactly one option selected, and you therefore shouldn't display them without a default selection.