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Motif and CDE 2.1 Style Guide Reference

Value Set (Control)

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Description

A value set is a control that contains a mutually exclusive set of value choices, each of which is usually labeled graphically.

Figure 72. Value Set.




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When to Use

Required
Use a value set to allow the user to choose a tool.

Recommended
Use a value set for choices that are mutually exclusive and have iconic graphical representations.

Recommended
Use a value set for short textual choices that are mutually exclusive; otherwise, use a radio box.

Guidelines

Required
The value choices in a value set should be mutually exclusive; setting one unsets the choice in the value set that is currently set.

Recommended
Arrange the value choices in a value set in rows, columns, or both.

Essential Related Topics

For more information, see the Control, Tool (Value Choice Type), and Value (Choice Type) reference pages.

Supplemental Related Topics

For more information, see the Radio Button (Control) reference page.

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