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radio button

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A small round button used in a set where only one choice can be selected at a time.

Synonyms

  • radio input
  • option button

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In plain words

  • the round dot you pick one of
  • the pick-just-one circles

Usage example

Use radio buttons for the shipping speed so customers choose exactly one option.

Don't confuse with…

  • checkboxRadio buttons allow one selection from a group; checkboxes allow many.

Categories

  • Forms & inputs

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  • Synonymdropdown synonym of dropdown menu
  • Relateddropdown related of listbox
  • Relatedcheckbox related of radio button
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  • Relatedtoggle switch related of radio button
  • Relatedtoggle switch related of segmented control
  • Relatedcheckbox related of toggle switch

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