The Radio field is used when users must select exactly one option from a list. You use it for decisions where multiple choices exist but only one answer is valid.
Common examples include status selection, confirmation choices, or category selection.
Note
This field includes all standard field properties. For details, refer to Form Field Properties. The additional properties specific to this field are listed below.
| Property | Description |
| Choices |
Ways to configure choices: 1. Custom Choices Manually enter fixed values. Use this when options are simple and rarely change. Examples
2. Predefined Choices using Lookup
Use this when options are dynamic or shared across multiple forms. Benefits
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| Type | Mistake | Impact | Fix |
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| Using Radio for multiple selections | You use Radio when users need to choose more than one option. |
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Use the Checkbox field for multi-select input. |
| Using Radio for long option lists | You add many options to a Radio field. |
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Use a Drop-down field for long lists. |
| Hardcoding values that change often | You manually enter options that change over time. |
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Use Lookup-based predefined choices. |
| Using Radio for binary system flags | You use Radio for internal on/off system settings. |
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Use the Switch category in the Checkbox field. |