Last modified: Dec 9, 2024

Dropdown

The dropdown list should be used in cases where the user is picking one of many alternatives, much like the radio buttons.

The dropdown list should be used when:

  • You have many alternatives (more than 5, but not unlimited)
  • You have a recommended choice which is pre-selected
  • It isn’t important for the user to compare the alternatives
  • You don’t need the user to read every alternative
  • The alternatives are known by the user (birth month, country of origin, etc)

Example of use: