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- What can I use instead of radio buttons?
- Should radio buttons be horizontal or vertical?
- In which situation should you use a radio button or checkbox?
- Which is better radio buttons checkboxes?
What can I use instead of radio buttons?
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.
Should radio buttons be horizontal or vertical?
Vertical positioning of radio buttons is safer. Radio buttons are tiny in nature, and, thus, according to Fitts' law, they can be hard to click or tap. To enlarge the target area, let users select an option by clicking or tapping not just that button, but also the label or associated words.
In which situation should you use a radio button or checkbox?
Radio buttons are used when we need to pick a single option out of various available alternatives. A checkbox authorises us to choose one or more options.
Which is better radio buttons 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).
