Re: Buttons: Radio vs. Radial?

Subject: Re: Buttons: Radio vs. Radial?
From: Scott Havens <SHavens -at- ELCOTEL -dot- COM>
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 15:09:52 -0500

Layna Andersen said:

"This is probably the Goofy Question of the Week, but I'm asking
anyway. Keep
> in mind that I'm fairly new at this.
>
> I've heard certain buttons referred to as "radio" buttons, and as
> "radial" buttons.
> Which is correct? Or are they different kinds of buttons?"
>
Layna,

The only term I've heard is "radio buttons," reputedly given to
them because you can only select one at a time, even though a group of
several may be displayed. They're just like the station selection
buttons on your car radio.

SRH


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