is it possible to convert a radio field to look like a checkbox?

Question

i was wondering if eitehr through css or javascript that if its possible to make a radio field look like a square instead of the circle?

it was a request from a customer, kinda weird but they want it.

Answer 1

It's not possible, but you can change a check box's behaviour using JavaScript.

Don't do it, though. Really don't. Messing with the basics of the user interface is almost always a foolish thing.

Check the interface hall of shame for examples of mis-used controls and very good explanations about what's wrong with them. Using checkboxes for radio buttons is there, too.

Answer 2

You can place a checkbox on the form that will control the checked property of an invisible radio button. I would encourage your client to seek other options though.

Perhaps they actually want a checkbox?