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title: "Radio Buttons Component"
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updated: 2025-12-04T19:12:32Z
published: 2025-12-04T19:12:32Z
canonical: "docs.unqork.io/radio-buttons-component"
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# Radio Buttons Component

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The **Radio Buttons component** creates a list of mutually exclusive options for end-users. Use the Radio Buttons component when you have a list with five or fewer options, and the end-user can only select one of the options.

Here are some examples of when to use a Radio Buttons component:

- Ask a yes or no question.
- Select an age or salary range.
- Create a multiple-choice quiz.
- Choose from a product selection.

The Radio Buttons component is located in the [Primary Fields](/v1/docs/primary-fields) group to the left of the [Module Builder](/v1/docs/introduction-to-the-module-builder).

## About the Configuration Window

> [!TIP]
> To learn more about general component settings and those that display when a component is associated with Data Models, view our [General Component Settings](/v1/docs/general-component-settings) article.

### Display Panel

#### Field Text

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Label Text** | Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field. User-friendly labels make your module more accessible. Keep labels short and descriptive (a word or two) using title case. For longer entries, use sentence case. |

#### Contextual Help

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Tooltip** | A short hint that displays when an end-user positions their cursor over the ![Questionmark Icon](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/AppBuildButton_Tooltip(5).jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) (**Tooltip**) icon. Tooltips can display across more than one line. |

#### Default State Options

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Hide Field** | Displays or hides the component from view. Setting Hide Field to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)** hides the component in Express View. Setting it to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)** displays the component. The component is always visible in the Module Builder. By default, Hide Field is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |

#### Formatting

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Horizontal Layout** | By default, the component's options display vertically, one below the other. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, the component's options display horizontally, side-by-side. By default, Horizontal Layout is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |
| **Show as Button Group** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, Radio Buttons options display as buttons instead of a list of dots. To use this setting, you must have an existing button group style within your environment. By default, the Show as Button Group toggle is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |
| **Input Behavior** | Controls how end-users interact with the component. Choose from the following options: - **Enable User Input**: Allow end-users to view and enter data in this field. - **Disable User Input**: Prevents end-users from entering data in the field, but lets them view it. In the Module Builder, the field’s background displays as gray. In Express View, when end-users hover over the field, their cursor displays with a **prohibited** symbol. - **Read Only - Legacy**: Prevents end-users from entering data and replaces the field with the component’s data value. If no value is provided, the component displays `None`. - **Read Only - Accessible**: Makes the field non-editable and applies the `readonly` HTML attribute, which notifies screen readers that the field cannot be modified. |

[![A static image displaying the Radio Buttons component's Display settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Radio_Buttons_Component%20With%20New%20Settings_thumb_0_0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Radio%20Buttons%20Component%20With%20New%20Settings.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

### Data Panel

#### Data Storage

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Store Data in Database** | The Store Data in Database setting affects how data persists through your application. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, Unqork stores values entered into the field to the database (server-side submission). This occurs in three scenarios: - Navigating between Panels in a Navigation component. On navigation between pages (Panels), the component’s value saves to the database. - Triggering a module save event using a Button component with an Action Type of Save. - Navigating between screens of a workflow. On navigation between screens, the component’s value saves to the database. > [!NOTE] > By default, workflows persist data from all fields in the client-side submission when navigating between screens. However, only values from fields with Store Data in Database enabled store in the server-side submission. Set the toggle to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)** when you don’t want to store the values from this field in the database. > [!NOTE] > When using a Plug-In to remote execute a module, ensure data moving between modules is persistent. You can optionally enable Store Data in Database for components in the source module. But any components in the API module whose values are included in an API response must have Store Data in Database enabled. When a component’s data is not persistent, the data isn't included in an API call's response. So, Plug-Ins or external services requesting data from the API module can't receive non-persistent data in the response. > [!TIP] > Store Data in Database also affects what data is tracked using Unqork’s built-in tracker. When the **Enable Tracker** and **Track Value** toggles are set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)** in Module Settings, only values from fields with Store Data in Database enabled are tracked. |

[![A static image displaying the Radio Button's Data settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/rdoButtons_data_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/rdoButtons%20data.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

#### Data Source Type

There are two methods that you can use to populate a Radio Buttons component: Values or a Data Reference Key.

##### Values

Values are the simplest way to populate a Radio Buttons component. Click the **Edit** button top open the Values table. In this table, enter each Radio Button option and its associated value.

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Option Label** | Each option needs an end-user-facing label describing the choice that it represents. Enter your Option Labels using this column. After you create an option, another row displays for you to create the next option. |
| **Value to Store in Submission Data** | Each option needs an associated value to store in the [submission data](/v1/docs/submission-data). Enter the values to store in submission data using this column. By default, the value is a camelCase version of the Option Label. |

**Data Reference Key**

With a Data Reference Key, you can use data from another component to populate your Radio Buttons component. You'll most often achieve this function with a Data Table component. Add your data to this component and then reference it in your Radio Buttons component's configuration menu.

Think of this as a hybrid of using Values and Data Collection to populate your Radio Buttons. You still use data stored in Unqork, but it's data from your module instead of a Data Collection.

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Data Reference Key** | Enter the Property ID of the component whose data you're referencing. |
| **Value Property** | If a data set includes a column for values, enter the column's name here. If not specified, the application uses the data drawn using the Label Path setting below. |
| **Label Path** | This field refers to the option labels to retrieve. If you're retrieving data from a Data Table component, enter the column header in this field. |

### Actions Panel

#### Triggers

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Trigger** | To set up a trigger, enter the Property ID of your chosen logic component into this field. When the end-user performs an action on the current component, the triggered component fires. |

[![A static image displaying the Radio Button's Actions settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/rdoButtons_actions_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/rdoButtons%20actions.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

### Validation Panel

#### User Input

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Required** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, the end-user must enter a value in the component's visible fields. When set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**, the input is optional. By default, Required is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |
| **Required Error Message** | A custom error message that displays below a required field. The error message displays when the end-user tries to save or submit the module without completing the required field. |

[![A static image displaying the Radio Button's Validation settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/rdoButtons_validation_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/rdoButtons%20validation.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

### Advanced Panel

#### Additional Validation Options

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Require Unique Submission Data** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, the end-user cannot select an option that displays in an existing database submission. By default, the Require Unique Submission Data toggle is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |

#### Additional Styling

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Custom CSS Class** | Enter a Custom CSS Class to apply to your component. Custom CSS lets you maintain a consistent look and feel when the field or element is part of a template or multiple modules. Updated CSS styling applies to all components that reference this custom class name. |

[![A static image displaying the Radio Button's Advanced settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/rdoButtons_advanced_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/rdoButtons%20advanced.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

## Adding a Radio Buttons Component

Add a Radio Buttons component to collect your end-user's age. You'll present five age ranges, allowing for a single selection by the end-user.

1. In the Module Builder, drag and drop a **R****adio Buttons** component onto your canvas.
2. In the Property ID field, enter **ageRange**.
3. In the Label Text field, enter `How old are you?`.
4. Navigate to the component's **Data** settings.
5. Next to the **Values** table, click **Edit**. The Values panel displays.
6. Underneath the **Values** table, click **New** five times.
7. In the **Option Label** and **Option Value** fields, enter the following:

| # | Option Label | Option Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 0-15 years old | 0-15YearsOld |
| 2 | 16-20 years old | 16-20YearsOld |
| 3 | 21-30 years old | 21-30YearsOld |
| 4 | 31-45 years old | 31-45YearsOld |
| 5 | 45+ years old | 45+YearsOld |
8. Click **Save Component**.
9. **Save** your module.

Once implemented, your Radio Buttons component looks like the following in Express View:

[Video](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_expressview.webm?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

## Structure of a Radio Buttons Component's Data

The Radio Buttons component's data stores in a key/value format. In the above example, the **ageRange** **R****adio Buttons** component stores the 16-20YearsOld value.

[![A static image displaying the Radio Buttons component's data structure as seen in Developer Console view.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_dataStructure_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons%20Component%20dataStructure.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

## Resources

- [Modify the Radio Buttons component using the toolbar settings.](/v1/docs/component-toolbar-settings)
- [Triggering Initializers with Radio Buttons](/v1/docs/use-case-triggering-initializers-with-buttons).
- [Triggering Decisions with Radio Buttons](/v1/docs/how-to-trigger-decisions-with-buttons).

The **Radio Buttons component** creates a list of mutually exclusive options for end-users. Use the Radio Buttons component when you have a list with five or fewer options, and the end-user can only select one of the options.

Here are some real-world examples of when to use a Radio Buttons component:

- Ask a Yes or No question.
- Select an age or salary range.
- Create a multiple-choice quiz.
- Choose from a product selection.

The Radio Buttons component is located in the [Primary Fields](/v1/docs/primary-fields) group to the left of the [Module Builder](/v1/docs/introduction-to-the-module-builder).

## About the Configuration Window

> [!TIP]
> To learn more about general component settings and those that display when a component is associated with Data Models, view our [General Component Settings](/v1/docs/general-component-settings) article.

### Display Panel

#### Field Text

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Label Text** | Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field. User-friendly labels make your module more accessible. Keep labels short and descriptive (a word or two) using title case. For longer entries, use sentence case. |

#### Contextual Help

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Tooltip** | A short hint that displays when an end-user positions their cursor over the ![Questionmark Icon](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/AppBuildButton_Tooltip(5).jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) (**Tooltip**) icon. Tooltips can display across more than one line. |

#### Default State Options

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Read Only View** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, the component is display-only. If another component sends content to the field, the end-user can view that content. Otherwise, end-users see the word None. By default, the Read Only View toggle is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |
| **Disable User Input** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, end-users cannot interact with or edit the Express View's input field or element. When end-users hover over the field, their cursor changes to alert them to the status change. By default, Disable User Input is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |
| **Hide Field** | Displays or hides the component from view. Setting Hide Field to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)** hides the component in Express View. Setting it to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)** displays the component. The component is always visible in the Module Builder. By default, Hide Field is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |

#### Formatting

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Horizontal Layout** | By default, the component's options display vertically, one below the other. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, the component's options display horizontally, side-by-side. By default, Horizontal Layout is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |
| **Show as Button Group** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, Radio Buttons options display as buttons instead of a list of dots. To use this setting, you must have an existing button group style within your environment. By default, the Show as Button Group toggle is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |

[![A static image dispaying the Radio Buttons component's Display settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_Display_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons%20Component%20Display.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

### Data Panel

[![A static image dispaying the Radio Buttons component's Data settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_Data_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons%20Component%20Data.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

#### Data Source Type

There are two methods that you can use to populate a Radio Buttons component: Values or a Data Reference Key.

**Values**

Values are the simplest way to populate a Radio Buttons component. In this table, enter each Radio Button option and its associated value.

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Option Label** | Each option needs an end-user-facing label describing the choice that it represents. Enter your Option Labels using this column. After you create an option, another row displays for you to create the next option. |
| **Value to Store in Submission Data** | Each option needs an associated value to store in the [submission data](/v1/docs/submission-data). Enter the values to store in submission data using this column. By default, the value is a camelCase version of the Option Label. |

**Data Reference Key**

With a Data Reference Key, you can use data from another component to populate your Radio Buttons component. You'll most often achieve this function with a Data Table component. Add your data to this component and then reference it in your Radio Buttons component's configuration menu.

Think of this as a hybrid of using Values and Data Collection to populate your Radio Buttons. You still use data stored in Unqork, but it's data from your module instead of a Data Collection.

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Data Reference Key** | Enter the Property ID of the component whose data you're referencing. |
| **Value Property** | If a data set includes a column for values, enter the column's name here. If not specified, the application uses the data drawn using the Label Path setting below. |
| **Label Path** | This field refers to the option labels to retrieve. If you're retrieving data from a Data Table component, enter the column header in this field. |

#### Data Storage

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Store Data in Database** | The Store Data in Database setting affects how data persists through your application. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, Unqork stores values entered into the field to the database (server-side submission). This occurs in three scenarios: - Navigating between Panels in a Navigation component. On navigation between pages (Panels), the component’s value saves to the database. - Triggering a module save event using a Button component with an Action Type of Save. - Navigating between screens of a workflow. On navigation between screens, the component’s value saves to the database. > [!NOTE] > By default, workflows persist data from all fields in the client-side submission when navigating between screens. However, only values from fields with Store Data in Database enabled store in the server-side submission. Set the toggle to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)** when you don’t want to store the values from this field in the database. > [!NOTE] > When using a Plug-In to remote execute a module, ensure data moving between modules is persistent. You can optionally enable Store Data in Database for components in the source module. But any components in the API module whose values are included in an API response must have Store Data in Database enabled. When a component’s data is not persistent, the data isn't included in an API call's response. So, Plug-Ins or external services requesting data from the API module can't receive non-persistent data in the response. > [!TIP] > Store Data in Database also affects what data is tracked using Unqork’s built-in tracker. When the **Enable Tracker** and **Track Value** toggles are set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)** in Module Settings, only values from fields with Store Data in Database enabled are tracked. |

### Actions Panel

#### Triggers

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Trigger** | To set up a trigger, enter the Property ID of your chosen logic component into this field. When the end-user performs an action on the current component, the triggered component fires. |

[![A static image dispaying the Radio Buttons component's Actions settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_Actions_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons%20Component%20Actions.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

### Validation Panel

#### User Input

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Required** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, the end-user must enter a value in the component's visible fields. When set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**, the input is optional. By default, Required is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |
| **Required Error Message** | A custom error message that displays below a required field. The error message displays when the end-user tries to save or submit the module without completing the required field. |

[![A static image dispaying the Radio Buttons component's Validation settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_Validation_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons%20Component%20Validation.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

### Advanced Panel

#### Additional Validation Options

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Require Unique Submission Data** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(ON)**, the end-user cannot select an option that displays in an existing database submission. By default, the Require Unique Submission Data toggle is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D) **(OFF)**. |

#### Additional Styling

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Custom CSS Class** | Enter a Custom CSS Class to apply to your component. Custom CSS lets you maintain a consistent look and feel when the field or element is part of a template or multiple modules. Updated CSS styling applies to all components that reference this custom class name. |

[![A static image dispaying the Radio Buttons component's Advanced settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_Advanced_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons%20Component%20Advanced.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

## Adding a Radio Buttons Component

Add a Radio Buttons component to collect your end-user's age. You'll present five age ranges, allowing for a single selection by the end-user.

1. In the Module Builder, drag and drop a **R****adio Buttons** component onto your canvas.
2. In the Property ID field, enter **ageRange**.
3. In the Label Text field, enter How old are you?.
4. In the component's configuration menu, select **D****ata**.
5. In the **Option Label** and **Value to Store in Submission Data** fields, enter the following:

|  | Option Label | Value to Store in Submission Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 0-15 years old | 0-15YearsOld |
| 2 | 16-20 years old | 16-20YearsOld |
| 3 | 21-30 years old | 21-30YearsOld |
| 4 | 31-45 years old | 31-45YearsOld |
| 5 | 45+ years old | 45+YearsOld |

[![A static image displaying the Radio Buttons component's data settings. The Values table is filled out with age ranges and their corresponding values.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_example_01_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons%20Component%20example%2001.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)
6. Click **Save & Close**.
7. **Save** your module.

Once implemented, your Radio Buttons component looks like the following in Express View:

[Video](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_expressview.webm?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

## Structure of a Radio Buttons Component's Data

The data structure of a Radio Button's selection is a key value pair. The key is the Property ID name of the component, and the value is stored as a string.

[![A static image displaying the Radio Buttons component's data structure as seen in Developer Console view.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons_Component_dataStructure_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RadioButtons%20Component%20dataStructure.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T03%3A51%3A15Z&se=2026-11-09T04%3A51%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=CpLZaF%2FJkZNn2q6psQlU%2BvQNkZRXm%2FlCHQzN0UAxjOI%3D)

## Resources

- [Modify the Radio Buttons component using the toolbar settings.](/v1/docs/component-toolbar-settings)
- [Triggering Initializers with Radio Buttons](/v1/docs/use-case-triggering-initializers-with-buttons).
- [Triggering Decisions with Radio Buttons](/v1/docs/how-to-trigger-decisions-with-buttons).

End-users, also known as Express Users, are the individuals accessing an application through Express View. In most cases, end-users are the customers using the product.

HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is the standard markup language for for achieving font, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects when creating web pages.

A naming convention for computer programming. Use camelCase for Property IDs, for example: newUser, lastName, & rdoButton.

A Property ID is the unique field ID used by Unqork to track and link components in your module.

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a style sheet language used for presenting how a HTML or XML document looks to end-users.

End-users, also known as Express Users, are the individuals accessing an application through Express View. In most cases, end-users are the customers using the product.

Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field.

Express View is how your end-user views your application. Express View also lets you preview your applications to test your configuration and view the styling. This is also the view your end-users will see when interacting with your application. After configuring a module, click Preview in the Module Builder to interact with the module in Express View.