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title: "Displaying Dictionary Values as Radio Buttons"
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updated: 2024-02-28T10:47:33Z
published: 2024-02-28T10:47:33Z
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# Displaying Dictionary Values as Radio Buttons

Abstract

You can display dictionary values (such as race, gender, etc) as radio buttons on task and profile pages.

Note: In drop-down lists, if you need more than 35 characters (including spaces), it is recommended to use radio buttons. Truncation results if there are more than 35 characters (including spaces).

1. In the Global Toolbar, display the **Settings**menu and then select **Settings**.
2. Select the **System Configuration** tab, if not already selected.
3. Display the Show drop-down list and then select **Labels and Custom Fields.**
4. The **Manage Labels and Custom Fields** screen displays.
5. From the Field Class drop-down list, select **Applicant**and then select a **field name,** such as **Applicant Race.**
6. In the Labels and Custom Fields pane, select the **Display as Radio Buttons in NHP** check box.

![radio_buttons_manage_labels_custom_fields.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/4bb62c4c-9973-48ec-ab93-23d4b1755503/Images/Documentation/beea042a-6199-4463-97b6-fedb1b4ce4ce.jpg)
7. Once configuration is completed, select the **Save**icon ![image118.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/4bb62c4c-9973-48ec-ab93-23d4b1755503/Images/Documentation/dff48e0f-4a28-4995-89b7-8f64a0e9eed1.jpg) to save changes.
8. When the**Display as Radio Buttons in NHP**check box is selected:
  - Dictionary values in task and profile pages display as radio buttons.
  - Driving fields display as a radio buttons.
  - Driven fields display as drop-down fields.

![radio button in Onboard](https://cdn.us.document360.io/4bb62c4c-9973-48ec-ab93-23d4b1755503/Images/Documentation/44907ac6-c994-4e23-b491-32076ff1b1a5.jpg)