Selection controls are elements in a user interface that allow users to choose from different options or make selections. Here are some common types of selection controls:
- Radio Buttons:
- These are circular controls used to choose one option from a list.
- They resemble radio station buttons, hence the name.
- In Microsoft Windows, they might be called option buttons.
- Check Boxes:
- These are square controls that allow users to select multiple options.
- They can be called check boxes, toggle buttons, switches, or other names.
- Used for two-state, non-exclusive settings.
- List Boxes:
- A rectangular box displaying a list of values or attributes.
- Users can make single or multiple selections from the list.
- Drop-down/Pop-up List Boxes:
- A single field with a button that, when clicked, reveals a list of options.
- Users can choose from the hidden list by clicking.
- Palettes:
- Similar to radio buttons, presenting mutually exclusive alternatives.
- Choices are visually descriptive (e.g., colors or patterns) without additional text.
- Can be presented as a standard control, in a toolbar, or within a pop-up menu.