---
title: Usage
position: 2
seo_title: Guidelines for Using the RadioGroup Component
seo_description: Get the knack of the Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup and
  learn how to use and implement the component by following the instructions and
  recommendations in the user guidelines created by our designers.
---
## Usage Guidelines

The Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup requires you to follow some basic principles when using the component.

### Purpose

The RadioGroup component is typically used when you have a set of mutually exclusive options and users must select one of the available options.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use the RadioGroup to imply that only one option can be selected.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup allowing the user to select only a single option.](images/components-radiogroup-usage-meaning-do.png "Use the Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup to allow the user to make a single-only selection.")</Do>
<Dont description="Do not enable multiple selections in the RadioGroup.">![Incorrect use of a Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup showing two selected options.](images/components-radiogroup-usage-meaning-dont.png "Do not allow two or more options to be selected when working with the Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>


### Label

The label of the RadioGroup is of primary importance as it conveys the meaning of the options that the user can select. Therefore, the text label must be clear, straightforward, and as short as possible.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Keep the label clear and concise.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup using a concise text label.](images/components-radiogroup-usage-label-do.png "Use simple and concise text labels for the Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid setting larger and vague labels.">![Incorrect use of a Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup showing repetitive and long text labels for each available choice.](images/components-radiogroup-usage-label-dont.png "Do not render complex, long, or vague text labels when using the Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>


### Default Selection

To prevent confusion among users when using a RadioGroup, don't select all alternatives by default. Instead, provide a single default or pre-selected option as a clear starting point.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Provide a default or preselected option in the RadioGroup to set a clear starting point for users.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup with a preselected option](images/components-radiogroup-usage-default-selection-do.png "Assign a default option in the Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup to improve the intuitiveness.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid leaving all Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup options unselected as this can confuse the user.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup without default or preselected option](images/components-radiogroup-usage-default-selection-dont.png "Don't leave all Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup options unselected as this reduces the intuitiveness.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>


### Binary Selection

When designing a user interface with a RadioGroup, consider the best approach for binary selection scenarios. By using a single checkbox instead of two RadioButtons, you can create a more efficient and simpler interface. Using two radio buttons for binary selection within a RadioGroup can lead to unnecessary complexity and confusion for users.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use a single checkbox for binary selection as it provides a more intuitive and streamlined interface.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Checkbox used for binary selection](images/components-radiogroup-usage-binary-selection-do.png "A single Telerik and Kendo UI Checkbox is the preferred approach for binary selection scenarios.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid using two radio buttons for binary selection within a RadioGroup as this complicates the user interface and introduces confusion.">![Incorrect use of a Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup in a binary selection scenario](images/components-radiogroup-usage-binary-selection-dont.png "Do not use a Telerik and Kendo UI RadioGroup for binary selection as this complicates the UI.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>