v-model with radio buttons in Vue

Introduction

v-model with radio buttons lets you easily link a group of radio buttons to a single value. This way, when you pick one option, Vue automatically updates the value for you.

You want users to select one option from a small list, like choosing a color or size.

You need to bind a form input to your data so it updates automatically when the user picks a radio button.

You want to keep your code simple by avoiding manual event handling for radio buttons.

Syntax

Vue

<input type="radio" v-model="selectedValue" value="option1" />
<input type="radio" v-model="selectedValue" value="option2" />

The v-model directive binds the radio buttons to the same data property.

The value attribute on each radio button sets what value selectedValue will have when that button is chosen.

Examples

This example sets up two radio buttons bound to picked. Initially, 'A' is selected.

Vue

<template>
  <input type="radio" v-model="picked" value="A" /> A
  <input type="radio" v-model="picked" value="B" /> B
</template>

<script setup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
const picked = ref('A')
</script>

Here, radio buttons are wrapped in labels for better accessibility. The selected choice is shown below.

Vue

<template>
  <label>
    <input type="radio" v-model="choice" value="yes" /> Yes
  </label>
  <label>
    <input type="radio" v-model="choice" value="no" /> No
  </label>
  <p>You picked: {{ choice }}</p>
</template>

<script setup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
const choice = ref('no')
</script>

Sample Program

This component shows three radio buttons for fruits. The selected fruit is stored in fruit and displayed below. Initially, Banana is selected.

Vue

<template>
  <h2>Pick your favorite fruit:</h2>
  <label>
    <input type="radio" v-model="fruit" value="Apple" /> Apple
  </label>
  <label>
    <input type="radio" v-model="fruit" value="Banana" /> Banana
  </label>
  <label>
    <input type="radio" v-model="fruit" value="Cherry" /> Cherry
  </label>
  <p>Your choice: {{ fruit }}</p>
</template>

<script setup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
const fruit = ref('Banana')
</script>

Important Notes

Wrap radio buttons in <label> tags to improve accessibility and make clicking the text select the button.

Make sure all radio buttons bound with v-model share the same data property to work as a group.

Summary

v-model binds radio buttons to a single data value.

The value attribute sets what value is assigned when a radio button is selected.

Use labels for better user experience and accessibility.

Practice

1. What does v-model do when used with radio buttons in Vue?

easy

A. It binds the selected radio button's value to a single data property.

B. It creates multiple independent data properties for each radio button.

C. It disables all radio buttons except the first one.

D. It automatically submits the form when a radio button is clicked.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand v-model binding

   The v-model directive in Vue binds form inputs to a data property, syncing the input's value with the data.

2. Step 2: Apply to radio buttons

   For radio buttons, v-model binds the selected button's value to a single data property, so only one value is stored.

3. Final Answer:

   It binds the selected radio button's value to a single data property. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   v-model syncs selected radio value = C [OK]

Hint: v-model links one data value to all radios in a group [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking each radio has its own data property
• Assuming v-model disables radios
• Believing v-model auto-submits forms

2. Which of the following is the correct syntax to bind a radio button group with v-model to a data property named choice?

easy

A. <input type='radio' :model='choice' value='A'>

B. <input type='radio' v-bind='choice' value='A'>

C. <input type='radio' v-model='value' value='choice'>

D. <input type='radio' v-model='choice' value='A'>

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify correct directive usage

   The correct directive to bind input value to data is v-model, not v-bind or :model.

2. Step 2: Check attribute values

   The value attribute sets the radio's value, and v-model='choice' binds the selected value to the choice data property.

3. Final Answer:

   <input type='radio' v-model='choice' value='A'> -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Use v-model='choice' with value='A' = A [OK]

Hint: Use v-model='dataProp' and value='option' for radios [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using v-bind instead of v-model
• Swapping value and v-model attributes
• Using incorrect directive like :model

3. Given this Vue template snippet:

<template>
  <input type='radio' id='red' v-model='color' value='red'>
  <label for='red'>Red</label>
  <input type='radio' id='blue' v-model='color' value='blue'>
  <label for='blue'>Blue</label>
  <p>Selected color: {{ color }}</p>
</template>

If the user clicks the radio button labeled "Blue", what will be displayed inside the paragraph?

medium

A. Selected color: undefined

B. Selected color: red

C. Selected color: blue

D. Selected color: true

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand v-model behavior on radio buttons

   When a radio button is selected, its value is assigned to the bound data property, here color.

2. Step 2: Apply user action

   User clicks the radio with value='blue', so color becomes 'blue'. The paragraph shows this value.

3. Final Answer:

   Selected color: blue -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Click blue radio sets color = 'blue' [OK]

Hint: Selected radio's value updates bound data shown in template [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming initial value stays after click
• Confusing value attribute with label text
• Expecting boolean true instead of string value

4. Consider this Vue code snippet:

<input type='radio' v-model='selection' value='A'>
<input type='radio' v-model='selection' value='B'>
<input type='radio' v-model='selection' value='C'>

Why might none of the radio buttons appear selected even after clicking them?

medium

A. Radio buttons require a name attribute to work with v-model.

B. The data property selection is not initialized in the Vue component.

C. The v-model directive is misspelled.

D. The value attributes are missing from the radio buttons.

Solution

1. Step 1: Check data initialization

   Vue's v-model binds to a data property. If selection is undefined initially, no radio is selected by default.

2. Step 2: Understand radio selection behavior

   Clicking a radio sets selection to that value, but if the component does not react or update, it may be due to missing reactive data or errors elsewhere.

3. Final Answer:

   The data property selection is not initialized in the Vue component. -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Uninitialized data property causes no selection [OK]

Hint: Always initialize data properties used with v-model [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking name attribute is required for v-model radios
• Ignoring data property initialization
• Assuming misspelled v-model without checking

5. You want to create a group of radio buttons bound to selectedFruit with options 'Apple', 'Banana', and 'Cherry'. You also want the label text to be clickable for accessibility. Which of the following Vue template snippets correctly implements this?

hard

A. <div>
<label>
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Apple'> Apple
</label>
<label>
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Banana'> Banana
</label>
<label>
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Cherry'> Cherry
</label>
</div>

B. <div>
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Apple'>
<label>Apple</label>
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Banana'>
<label>Banana</label>
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Cherry'>
<label>Cherry</label>
</div>

C. <div>
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Apple'> Apple
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Banana'> Banana
<input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Cherry'> Cherry
</div>

D. <div>
<input type='radio' id='apple' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Apple'> Apple
<input type='radio' id='banana' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Banana'> Banana
<input type='radio' id='cherry' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Cherry'> Cherry
</div>

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand label accessibility

   Wrapping the input inside a label makes the label text clickable and improves accessibility without needing for and id.

2. Step 2: Check the options

   <div>
     <label>
       <input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Apple'> Apple
     </label>
     <label>
       <input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Banana'> Banana
     </label>
     <label>
       <input type='radio' v-model='selectedFruit' value='Cherry'> Cherry
     </label>
   </div>

   wraps each radio input inside a label with the text, which is the recommended accessible pattern.

3. Final Answer:

   The snippet wrapping inputs inside <label> tags for clickable labels. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Wrap input in label for clickable text = B [OK]

Hint: Wrap input inside label for easy clickable text [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using labels without for/id pairs
• Not wrapping input in label causing unclickable text
• Forgetting to bind v-model on each radio