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U.S. Web Design System Radio buttons component
Documents mutually exclusive radio choices, label click targets, vertical layout, spacing, cautious defaults, and fieldset/legend accessibility requirements.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio group | Choose radio groups when the user must choose one option from a short visible set. | Only one option in the named group can be selected at a time. | USWDS radio button guidance supports mutually exclusive choices, label click targets, vertical layout, spacing, and cautious defaults. |
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- Radio group vs select
USWDS radio guidance distinguishes mutually exclusive visible choices from alternatives such as checkboxes and select controls.
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Publisher: U.S. Web Design System. Last checked: .