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HTML HTML Forms Choosing Options HTML Forms Review

Posted by Hunter Initiative
Hunter Initiative
27,265 Points

which attribute is used to group radio buttons element

and how many are they

1 Answer

jenko
jenko
8,562 Points
jenko
jenko
8,562 Points

Hi Hunter,

You're likely looking for the "name" property which sees use for both checkboxes and radio button groups.

Example (using checkboxes):

<form action="#" method="post" class="demoForm" id="demoForm">

    <fieldset>
        <legend>Demo: Checkboxes Sharing Same Name</legend>

    <p>Check the types of sports or fitness activities you engage in on a regular basis.</p>

    <p>
        <label><input type="checkbox" name="sports" value="cycling" /> cycling</label>
        <label><input type="checkbox" name="sports" value="running" /> running</label>
        <label><input type="checkbox" name="sports" value="visit gym" /> visit gym</label>
        <label><input type="checkbox" name="sports" value="swimming" /> swimming</label>
        <label><input type="checkbox" name="sports" value="team sports" /> team sport(s)</label>
        <label><input type="checkbox" name="sports" value="other" /> other</label>
    </p>

    </fieldset>

</form>

I hope this helps.