Let’s explore the HTML element <input type=”radio”>, which serves the purpose of creating radio buttons in forms.
These buttons are valuable when we want to offer users the ability to choose a single option from a limited set.
Radio buttons are an efficient way to collect data when we want the user to make an exclusive selection from multiple available options.
For example, in a satisfaction survey, the user can choose only one rating between “Satisfied”, “Neutral”, and “Dissatisfied”. This is a scenario where radio buttons excel.
By using <input type=”radio”>, the developer creates a set of radio buttons, and only one of them can be selected at a time. This provides significant clarity to the user, indicating that the choice is exclusive.
These radio buttons not only simplify data entry for the user, but they also improve usability, especially in comparison to checkboxes or text fields for limited choices.
Therefore, when designing forms, considering the use of radio buttons can be an effective choice to ensure an intuitive and hassle-free user experience.
Here is an example:
<p>Choose your favorite Web language:</p> <form> <input type="radio" id="html" name="fav_language" value="HTML"> <label for="html">HTML</label><br> <input type="radio" id="css" name="fav_language" value="CSS"> <label for="css">CSS</label><br> <input type="radio" id="javascript" name="fav_language" value="JavaScript"> <label for="javascript">JavaScript</label> </form>
