RadioGroup

Radio buttons allow users to select a single option from a list of mutually exclusive options. All possible options are exposed up front for users to compare.

installyarn add @adobe/react-spectrum
version3.21.2
usageimport {RadioGroup, Radio} from '@adobe/react-spectrum'

Example#


<RadioGroup label="Favorite pet">
  <Radio value="dogs">Dogs</Radio>
  <Radio value="cats">Cats</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup label="Favorite pet">
  <Radio value="dogs">Dogs</Radio>
  <Radio value="cats">Cats</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup label="Favorite pet">
  <Radio value="dogs">
    Dogs
  </Radio>
  <Radio value="cats">
    Cats
  </Radio>
</RadioGroup>

Content#


RadioGroup accepts multiple Radio elements as children. Each Radio represents an option that can be selected, labeled by its children.

Note: A Radio cannot be used outside of a RadioGroup.

Value#


RadioGroup only allows single selection. An initial, uncontrolled value can be provided to the RadioGroup using the defaultValue prop. Alternatively, a controlled value can be provided using the value prop.

function Example() {
  let [selected, setSelected] = React.useState('yes');

  return (
    <Flex gap="size-300">
      <RadioGroup label="Are you a wizard? (uncontrolled)" defaultValue="yes">
        <Radio value="yes">Yes</Radio>
        <Radio value="no">No</Radio>
      </RadioGroup>

      <RadioGroup
        label="Are you a wizard? (controlled)"
        value={selected}
        onChange={setSelected}
      >
        <Radio value="yes">Yes</Radio>
        <Radio value="no">No</Radio>
      </RadioGroup>
    </Flex>
  );
}
function Example() {
  let [selected, setSelected] = React.useState('yes');

  return (
    <Flex gap="size-300">
      <RadioGroup
        label="Are you a wizard? (uncontrolled)"
        defaultValue="yes"
      >
        <Radio value="yes">Yes</Radio>
        <Radio value="no">No</Radio>
      </RadioGroup>

      <RadioGroup
        label="Are you a wizard? (controlled)"
        value={selected}
        onChange={setSelected}
      >
        <Radio value="yes">Yes</Radio>
        <Radio value="no">No</Radio>
      </RadioGroup>
    </Flex>
  );
}
function Example() {
  let [
    selected,
    setSelected
  ] = React.useState(
    'yes'
  );

  return (
    <Flex gap="size-300">
      <RadioGroup
        label="Are you a wizard? (uncontrolled)"
        defaultValue="yes"
      >
        <Radio value="yes">
          Yes
        </Radio>
        <Radio value="no">
          No
        </Radio>
      </RadioGroup>

      <RadioGroup
        label="Are you a wizard? (controlled)"
        value={selected}
        onChange={setSelected}
      >
        <Radio value="yes">
          Yes
        </Radio>
        <Radio value="no">
          No
        </Radio>
      </RadioGroup>
    </Flex>
  );
}

Labeling#


A visual label should be provided for the RadioGroup using the label prop. If the RadioGroup is required, the isRequired and necessityIndicator props can be used to show a required state.

<Flex gap="size-300" wrap>
  <RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar">
    <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
  </RadioGroup>

  <RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" isRequired necessityIndicator="icon">
    <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
  </RadioGroup>

  <RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" isRequired necessityIndicator="label">
    <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
  </RadioGroup>

  <RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" necessityIndicator="label">
   <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
   <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
</Flex>
<Flex gap="size-300" wrap>
  <RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar">
    <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
   <RadioGroup
    label="Favorite avatar"
    isRequired
    necessityIndicator="icon"
  >
    <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
   <RadioGroup
    label="Favorite avatar"
    isRequired
    necessityIndicator="label"
  >
    <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
   <RadioGroup
    label="Favorite avatar"
    necessityIndicator="label"
  >
    <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
</Flex>
<Flex
  gap="size-300"
  wrap
>
  <RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar">
    <Radio value="wizard">
      Wizard
    </Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">
      Dragon
    </Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
   <RadioGroup
    label="Favorite avatar"
    isRequired
    necessityIndicator="icon"
  >
    <Radio value="wizard">
      Wizard
    </Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">
      Dragon
    </Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
   <RadioGroup
    label="Favorite avatar"
    isRequired
    necessityIndicator="label"
  >
    <Radio value="wizard">
      Wizard
    </Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">
      Dragon
    </Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
   <RadioGroup
    label="Favorite avatar"
    necessityIndicator="label"
  >
    <Radio value="wizard">
      Wizard
    </Radio>
    <Radio value="dragon">
      Dragon
    </Radio>
  </RadioGroup>
</Flex>

Accessibility#

If a visible label isn't specified for a RadioGroup, an aria-label must be provided for accessibility. If the field is labeled by a separate element, an aria-labelledby prop must be provided using the id of the labeling element instead.

Radio elements should always have a visible label.

Internationalization#

To internationalize a RadioGroup, a localized string should be passed to the label prop and as the child content of the Radio elements. For languages that are read right-to-left (e.g. Hebrew and Arabic), the Radio is automatically placed on the right side of the text. When the necessityIndicator prop is set to "label", a localized string will be provided for "(required)" or "(optional)" automatically.

Events#


RadioGroup accepts an onChange prop, which is triggered when a user changes the selected value. The example below uses onChange to log how the user is interacting with the component.

function Example() {
  let [selected, setSelected] = React.useState('');

  return (
    <>
      <RadioGroup
        label="Favorite avatar"
        value={selected}
        onChange={setSelected}
      >
        <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
        <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
      </RadioGroup>
      <div>You have selected: {selected}</div>
    </>
  );
}
function Example() {
  let [selected, setSelected] = React.useState('');

  return (
    <>
      <RadioGroup
        label="Favorite avatar"
        value={selected}
        onChange={setSelected}
      >
        <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
        <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
      </RadioGroup>
      <div>You have selected: {selected}</div>
    </>
  );
}
function Example() {
  let [
    selected,
    setSelected
  ] = React.useState('');

  return (
    <>
      <RadioGroup
        label="Favorite avatar"
        value={selected}
        onChange={setSelected}
      >
        <Radio value="wizard">
          Wizard
        </Radio>
        <Radio value="dragon">
          Dragon
        </Radio>
      </RadioGroup>
      <div>
        You have
        selected:{' '}
        {selected}
      </div>
    </>
  );
}

Validation#


RadioGroups can display a validation state to communicate to the user if the current value is invalid. Implement your own validation logic in your app and pass "invalid" to the RadioGroup via the validationState prop.

<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" validationState="invalid">
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  validationState="invalid"
>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  validationState="invalid"
>
  <Radio value="wizard">
    Wizard
  </Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">
    Dragon
  </Radio>
</RadioGroup>

RadioGroup props#


NameTypeDefaultDescription
childrenReactElement<RadioProps>ReactElement<RadioProps>[]The Radio(s) contained within the RadioGroup.
isEmphasizedboolean

By default, radio buttons are not emphasized (gray). The emphasized (blue) version provides visual prominence.

orientationOrientation'vertical'The axis the Radio Button(s) should align with.
namestring

The name of the RadioGroup, used when submitting an HTML form. See MDN.

valuestringThe current value (controlled).
defaultValuestringThe default value (uncontrolled).
isDisabledbooleanWhether the input is disabled.
isReadOnlybooleanWhether the input can be selected but not changed by the user.
validationStateValidationStateWhether the input should display its "valid" or "invalid" visual styling.
isRequiredboolean

Whether user input is required on the input before form submission. Often paired with the necessityIndicator prop to add a visual indicator to the input.

labelReactNodeThe content to display as the label.
descriptionReactNodeA description for the field. Provides a hint such as specific requirements for what to choose.
errorMessageReactNodeAn error message for the field.
labelPositionLabelPosition'top'The label's overall position relative to the element it is labeling.
labelAlignAlignment'start'The label's horizontal alignment relative to the element it is labeling.
necessityIndicatorNecessityIndicator'icon'Whether the required state should be shown as an icon or text.
contextualHelpReactNodeA ContextualHelp element to place next to the label.
showErrorIconbooleanWhether an error icon is rendered.
Events
NameTypeDefaultDescription
onChange( (value: T )) => voidHandler that is called when the value changes.
Layout
NameTypeDefaultDescription
flexResponsive<stringnumberboolean>When used in a flex layout, specifies how the element will grow or shrink to fit the space available. See MDN.
flexGrowResponsive<number>When used in a flex layout, specifies how the element will grow to fit the space available. See MDN.
flexShrinkResponsive<number>When used in a flex layout, specifies how the element will shrink to fit the space available. See MDN.
flexBasisResponsive<numberstring>When used in a flex layout, specifies the initial main size of the element. See MDN.
alignSelfResponsive<'auto''normal''start''end''center''flex-start''flex-end''self-start''self-end''stretch'>Overrides the alignItems property of a flex or grid container. See MDN.
justifySelfResponsive<'auto''normal''start''end''flex-start''flex-end''self-start''self-end''center''left''right''stretch'>Specifies how the element is justified inside a flex or grid container. See MDN.
orderResponsive<number>The layout order for the element within a flex or grid container. See MDN.
gridAreaResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the named grid area that the element should be placed in within the grid. See MDN.
gridColumnResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the column the element should be placed in within the grid. See MDN.
gridRowResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the row the element should be placed in within the grid. See MDN.
gridColumnStartResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the starting column to span within the grid. See MDN.
gridColumnEndResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the ending column to span within the grid. See MDN.
gridRowStartResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the starting row to span within the grid. See MDN.
gridRowEndResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the ending row to span within the grid. See MDN.
Spacing
NameTypeDefaultDescription
marginResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for all four sides of the element. See MDN.
marginTopResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for the top side of the element. See MDN.
marginBottomResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for the bottom side of the element. See MDN.
marginStartResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for the logical start side of the element, depending on layout direction. See MDN.
marginEndResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for the logical end side of an element, depending on layout direction. See MDN.
marginXResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for both the left and right sides of the element. See MDN.
marginYResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for both the top and bottom sides of the element. See MDN.
Sizing
NameTypeDefaultDescription
widthResponsive<DimensionValue>The width of the element. See MDN.
minWidthResponsive<DimensionValue>The minimum width of the element. See MDN.
maxWidthResponsive<DimensionValue>The maximum width of the element. See MDN.
heightResponsive<DimensionValue>The height of the element. See MDN.
minHeightResponsive<DimensionValue>The minimum height of the element. See MDN.
maxHeightResponsive<DimensionValue>The maximum height of the element. See MDN.
Positioning
NameTypeDefaultDescription
positionResponsive<'static''relative''absolute''fixed''sticky'>Specifies how the element is positioned. See MDN.
topResponsive<DimensionValue>The top position for the element. See MDN.
bottomResponsive<DimensionValue>The bottom position for the element. See MDN.
leftResponsive<DimensionValue>The left position for the element. See MDN. Consider using start instead for RTL support.
rightResponsive<DimensionValue>The right position for the element. See MDN. Consider using start instead for RTL support.
startResponsive<DimensionValue>The logical start position for the element, depending on layout direction. See MDN.
endResponsive<DimensionValue>The logical end position for the element, depending on layout direction. See MDN.
zIndexResponsive<number>The stacking order for the element. See MDN.
isHiddenResponsive<boolean>Hides the element.
Accessibility
NameTypeDefaultDescription
idstringThe element's unique identifier. See MDN.
aria-labelstringDefines a string value that labels the current element.
aria-labelledbystringIdentifies the element (or elements) that labels the current element.
aria-describedbystringIdentifies the element (or elements) that describes the object.
aria-detailsstringIdentifies the element (or elements) that provide a detailed, extended description for the object.
aria-errormessagestringIdentifies the element that provides an error message for the object.
Advanced
NameTypeDefaultDescription
UNSAFE_classNamestringSets the CSS className for the element. Only use as a last resort. Use style props instead.
UNSAFE_styleCSSPropertiesSets inline style for the element. Only use as a last resort. Use style props instead.

Radio props#


NameTypeDefaultDescription
valuestring

The value of the radio button, used when submitting an HTML form. See MDN.

childrenReactNodeThe label for the Radio. Accepts any renderable node.
isDisabledboolean

Whether the radio button is disabled or not. Shows that a selection exists, but is not available in that circumstance.

autoFocusbooleanWhether the element should receive focus on render.
Events
NameTypeDefaultDescription
onFocus( (e: FocusEvent )) => voidHandler that is called when the element receives focus.
onBlur( (e: FocusEvent )) => voidHandler that is called when the element loses focus.
onFocusChange( (isFocused: boolean )) => voidHandler that is called when the element's focus status changes.
onKeyDown( (e: KeyboardEvent )) => voidHandler that is called when a key is pressed.
onKeyUp( (e: KeyboardEvent )) => voidHandler that is called when a key is released.
Layout
NameTypeDefaultDescription
flexResponsive<stringnumberboolean>When used in a flex layout, specifies how the element will grow or shrink to fit the space available. See MDN.
flexGrowResponsive<number>When used in a flex layout, specifies how the element will grow to fit the space available. See MDN.
flexShrinkResponsive<number>When used in a flex layout, specifies how the element will shrink to fit the space available. See MDN.
flexBasisResponsive<numberstring>When used in a flex layout, specifies the initial main size of the element. See MDN.
alignSelfResponsive<'auto''normal''start''end''center''flex-start''flex-end''self-start''self-end''stretch'>Overrides the alignItems property of a flex or grid container. See MDN.
justifySelfResponsive<'auto''normal''start''end''flex-start''flex-end''self-start''self-end''center''left''right''stretch'>Specifies how the element is justified inside a flex or grid container. See MDN.
orderResponsive<number>The layout order for the element within a flex or grid container. See MDN.
gridAreaResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the named grid area that the element should be placed in within the grid. See MDN.
gridColumnResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the column the element should be placed in within the grid. See MDN.
gridRowResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the row the element should be placed in within the grid. See MDN.
gridColumnStartResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the starting column to span within the grid. See MDN.
gridColumnEndResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the ending column to span within the grid. See MDN.
gridRowStartResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the starting row to span within the grid. See MDN.
gridRowEndResponsive<string>When used in a grid layout, specifies the ending row to span within the grid. See MDN.
Spacing
NameTypeDefaultDescription
marginResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for all four sides of the element. See MDN.
marginTopResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for the top side of the element. See MDN.
marginBottomResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for the bottom side of the element. See MDN.
marginStartResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for the logical start side of the element, depending on layout direction. See MDN.
marginEndResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for the logical end side of an element, depending on layout direction. See MDN.
marginXResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for both the left and right sides of the element. See MDN.
marginYResponsive<DimensionValue>The margin for both the top and bottom sides of the element. See MDN.
Sizing
NameTypeDefaultDescription
widthResponsive<DimensionValue>The width of the element. See MDN.
minWidthResponsive<DimensionValue>The minimum width of the element. See MDN.
maxWidthResponsive<DimensionValue>The maximum width of the element. See MDN.
heightResponsive<DimensionValue>The height of the element. See MDN.
minHeightResponsive<DimensionValue>The minimum height of the element. See MDN.
maxHeightResponsive<DimensionValue>The maximum height of the element. See MDN.
Positioning
NameTypeDefaultDescription
positionResponsive<'static''relative''absolute''fixed''sticky'>Specifies how the element is positioned. See MDN.
topResponsive<DimensionValue>The top position for the element. See MDN.
bottomResponsive<DimensionValue>The bottom position for the element. See MDN.
leftResponsive<DimensionValue>The left position for the element. See MDN. Consider using start instead for RTL support.
rightResponsive<DimensionValue>The right position for the element. See MDN. Consider using start instead for RTL support.
startResponsive<DimensionValue>The logical start position for the element, depending on layout direction. See MDN.
endResponsive<DimensionValue>The logical end position for the element, depending on layout direction. See MDN.
zIndexResponsive<number>The stacking order for the element. See MDN.
isHiddenResponsive<boolean>Hides the element.
Accessibility
NameTypeDefaultDescription
idstringThe element's unique identifier. See MDN.
aria-labelstringDefines a string value that labels the current element.
aria-labelledbystringIdentifies the element (or elements) that labels the current element.
aria-describedbystringIdentifies the element (or elements) that describes the object.
aria-detailsstringIdentifies the element (or elements) that provide a detailed, extended description for the object.
Advanced
NameTypeDefaultDescription
UNSAFE_classNamestringSets the CSS className for the element. Only use as a last resort. Use style props instead.
UNSAFE_styleCSSPropertiesSets inline style for the element. Only use as a last resort. Use style props instead.

Visual options#


Orientation#

RadioGroups are vertically oriented by default. The orientation prop can be used to change the orientation to horizontal.

<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" orientation="horizontal">
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  orientation="horizontal"
>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  orientation="horizontal"
>
  <Radio value="wizard">
    Wizard
  </Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">
    Dragon
  </Radio>
</RadioGroup>

Label position and alignment#

View guidelines

By default, the label is positioned above the RadioGroup. The labelPosition prop can be used to position the label to the side. The labelAlign prop can be used to align the label as "start" or "end". For left-to-right (LTR) languages, "start" refers to the left most edge of the RadioGroup and "end" refers to the right most edge. For right-to-left (RTL) languages, this is flipped.

<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" labelPosition="side" labelAlign="end">
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  labelPosition="side"
  labelAlign="end"
>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  labelPosition="side"
  labelAlign="end"
>
  <Radio value="wizard">
    Wizard
  </Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">
    Dragon
  </Radio>
</RadioGroup>

Disabled#

View guidelines

<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" isDisabled>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" isDisabled>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  isDisabled
>
  <Radio value="wizard">
    Wizard
  </Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">
    Dragon
  </Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar">
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon" isDisabled>Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar">
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon" isDisabled>Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar">
  <Radio value="wizard">
    Wizard
  </Radio>
  <Radio
    value="dragon"
    isDisabled
  >
    Dragon
  </Radio>
</RadioGroup>

Read only#

View guidelines

The isReadOnly prop makes the selection immutable. Unlike isDisabled, the RadioGroup remains focusable. See the MDN docs for more information.

<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" defaultValue="wizard" isReadOnly>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  defaultValue="wizard"
  isReadOnly
>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  defaultValue="wizard"
  isReadOnly
>
  <Radio value="wizard">
    Wizard
  </Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">
    Dragon
  </Radio>
</RadioGroup>

Emphasized#

View guidelines

<RadioGroup label="Favorite avatar" defaultValue="dragon" isEmphasized>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  defaultValue="dragon"
  isEmphasized
>
  <Radio value="wizard">Wizard</Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">Dragon</Radio>
</RadioGroup>
<RadioGroup
  label="Favorite avatar"
  defaultValue="dragon"
  isEmphasized
>
  <Radio value="wizard">
    Wizard
  </Radio>
  <Radio value="dragon">
    Dragon
  </Radio>
</RadioGroup>