Value list field formats — radio buttons, checkboxes, and drop-downs
BeginnerChoose the right UI control for value list fields: radio buttons, checkboxes, drop-down lists, and pop-up menus each have specific use cases.
What you'll learn
- When to use radio buttons vs checkboxes vs drop-downs
- How drop-down list differs from pop-up menu
- How checkboxes store multiple values
FileMaker can display value list fields as radio buttons, checkboxes, drop-down lists, or pop-up menus — each format changes how users interact with the field.
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Radio buttons — single selection, always visible
Radio buttons show all options simultaneously. Only one can be selected. Best for 2–5 options where all choices should be visible.
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Good for: Status (Active / Inactive / Pending) Not good for: 20-item country list — too many to display
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