Why is it impossible to deselect HTML radio inputs?

1. Why can't I deselect a radio button?
2. How do I deselect a radio button in HTML?
3. How do I deselect all radio buttons?
4. How do you uncheck a radio button on a keyboard?

Why can't I deselect a radio button?

The reason why it's impossible to deselect HTML “radio” inputs. Radio buttons are not supposed to be left blank. They can be left blank only if you do not want to use default values. This allows you to do things like force the user to fill in the form and not assume anything by default if it is required.

How do I deselect a radio button in HTML?

The prop() method is used to check or uncheck a checkbox, such as on click of a button.

How do I deselect all radio buttons?

If you want to uncheck all the radio buttons and checkboxes you will need to add one single line (in bold): $('#clear-all').

How do you uncheck a radio button on a keyboard?

For radio buttons, the space bar selects the item, but has no effect thereafter. The only way to deselect the radio button is to move to another radio button in the same set and select it. The accelerator key for both has the same effect as pressing the space bar when the check box or radio button has the focus.