- Are dropdowns good for UX?
- How many items should be in a dropdown?
- How long should a dropdown menu be?
- Which control would be best to use in order to make a user select only one option from a list of choices?
Are dropdowns good for UX?
Dropdowns are one of the most widely used and versatile tools in the UI & UX designer's toolbox. They provide a simple way for designers to group many options into one handy component.
How many items should be in a dropdown?
In General, Avoid Drop-Downs When There Are More Than 10 or Fewer Than 5 Options.
How long should a dropdown menu be?
Avoid dropdowns for more than 10 options or less than 5
There are three main issues with dropdowns that have such a large number of options: no overview – seeing more than 20 uncategorized options can be confusing and intimidating to users, making it difficult for them to find the input they need.
Which control would be best to use in order to make a user select only one option from a list of choices?
Checkboxes — are used when there are one or many independent options and users may select any number of choices, including none, one, or several. Radio buttons — are used when there is a list of two or more options that are mutually exclusive and users must select only one of them.