Bubble.io Quick Tip: Radio button - How to Use The Radio Buttons Element

Introduction

In this tutorial, we'll explore how to use the Radio Buttons element in Bubble.io. Radio buttons are essential for allowing users to select one option from a set of choices. This guide will help you implement and customize radio buttons effectively in your Bubble applications.

Step 1: Adding the Radio Button Element to Your Page

1. Open Your Bubble Project

   • Start by navigating to your Bubble.io project where you want to add the radio buttons.

2. Access the Design Tab

   • Click on the "Design" tab in the left sidebar to access the design interface.

3. Locate the Radio Button Element

   • Find the radio button element in the visual elements panel, typically listed under "Input Forms."

4. Drag and Drop the Radio Button

   • Drag the radio button element onto your page where you want it to appear.

Step 2: Configuring the Radio Buttons

1. Select the Radio Button Element

   • Click on the radio button element you just added to bring up the property editor on the right side.

2. Set the Choices

   • In the property editor, you can define the choices for your radio buttons:
     • Click on the "Choices" field.
     • Enter each choice on a new line (e.g., "Option 1", "Option 2", "Option 3").

3. Customize Appearance

   • You can change the style and appearance of the radio buttons by adjusting the settings in the property editor:
     • Modify colors, borders, and font size to match your app’s design.

4. Labeling the Radio Buttons

   • Ensure each radio button has a clear label to indicate what each option represents. This helps improve user experience.

Step 3: Setting Up Workflows for Radio Buttons

1. Define a Workflow

   • Go to the "Workflow" tab to set up what happens when a user selects a radio button.

2. Create an Event

   • Click on “New Workflow” and select the event type (e.g., “When Radio Button is clicked”).

3. Add Actions

   • After defining the event, add actions that should occur when an option is selected:
     • This could include displaying a message, updating a database, or navigating to another page.

Step 4: Testing Your Radio Buttons

1. Preview Your Application

   • Click on the "Preview" button to test your application.

2. Test Functionality

   • Interact with the radio buttons to ensure they are functioning as expected:
     • Check that only one option can be selected at a time.
     • Verify that your defined workflows trigger correctly when an option is selected.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully implement and configure radio buttons in your Bubble.io application. Remember to customize the appearance and test the functionality to ensure a smooth user experience. For further enhancements, consider integrating conditional workflows based on the selected options to make your app more interactive. Happy building!