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HTML Form Elements

Form elements include <input>, <select>, <textarea>, and <button>. These elements collect different types of user input, from text and passwords to multi-line comments and selectable options. Choosing the right element improves the user's data entry experience.

Key Topics

Common Form Elements

  • <input type="text"> for single-line text.
  • <textarea> for multi-line text.
  • <select> and <option> for drop-down lists.
  • <button> or <input type="submit"> for submission.

Form Elements Example

This example shows various form elements in one form. A full code sample is provided below.

<form action="/process" method="post">
    <label>Name:<input type="text" name="name"></label>

    <label>Comments:</label>
    <textarea name="comments"></textarea>

    <label>Country:</label>
    <select name="country">
        <option value="us">USA</option>
        <option value="ca">Canada</option>
    </select>

    <button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>

Explanation: Each element gathers a specific type of input, making the form more intuitive and efficient for users to complete.

Key Takeaways

  • Select form elements based on the type of data needed.
  • Use <input> for single-line entries, <textarea> for longer text.
  • <select> provides predefined choices via <option>.
  • Buttons or submit inputs trigger form submission.
  • Appropriate form elements improve user experience and data accuracy.
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