This time we want to talk to you about the differences between drop-downs, radio buttons and check boxes, so you can choose the right type of field for your registration form.
You use these type of fields when you have a multiple-choice question. For example:
Ticket type
Vacation destination
Workshops
Single ticket
Tel-Aviv
First workshop: 10:00-11:00
Discounted ticket
The Dead Sea
Second workshop: 11:00-12:00
Double ticket
Eilat
Third workshop: 12:00-13:00
Properties that are common to all these fields
- Price setting – You can set a different price for each possible answer (e.g., while a vacation in Tel Aviv will cost 300$, the a vacation in the Dead Sea will cost 400$).
- Inventory – You can either specify a total inventory for the entire field (for example, only 40 people can sign up for the workshops), or set an inventory for specific options (25 people can sign up for the first workshop, and 30 for the second workshop).
A unique feature of the radio buttons and check boxes
In these type of fields (only) you can add images for each of the available options. The pictures enhance the form’s visibility and increase the attractiveness of the options – we strongly recommend using this feature!
To make everything clear, here is a summary of all the fields’ properties
Did you know? Radio buttons were named after the station buttons of old radios, where in order to select a station you needed to press a button. When one button was pressed, the others were released, same at the radio buttons on our registration forms today.
Well, we think we told you everything you need to know about drop-downs, radio buttons and check boxes. If something still isn’t clear or you just want to consult with us – We are here for you!
