HTML Forms and Inputs - User Interaction

Renil GaralaRenil Garala
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  • HTML from is used to take input from user. For example you are creating website where user can share information. They enable data collection for various purposes such as sign-ups, contact forms, and online surveys.

  • <form> tag helps to create HTML from for user input.

  • The <form> element is a container for different types of input elements, such as text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, submit buttons, etc.

HTML Inputs

  • Using <input> tag you can take any type of information from user. you can define type input in “type“ attribute.

  • <input> tag is most used for element

  • There are some examples of text input, radio, checkbox, submit, email, password and so many other input type is available in HTML inputs.

  • An input element can be displayed in many ways, depending on the type attribute.

<input type="text">
<input type="radio">
<input type="password">
<input type="email">
<form>
  <label>First name:</label><br>
  <input type="text"><br>
  <label>Last name:</label><br>
  <input type="text">
</form>
  • Label element is used to give label to specific input. so user can understand what value to enter in input box.

  • Value attribute specifies an initial value for an input field.

  • readonly attribute specifies that an input field is read-only.

  • placeholder attribute specifies a short hint that describes the expected value of an input field.

  • There are so many other input attribute available.

By understanding how to use tags like <from>, <input>, and <label>, along with the structure of HTML documents, you can build interactive forms that make your websites more engaging and user-friendly. Start experimenting with HTML today and see what you can create!

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Renil Garala
Renil Garala

A 20-year-old web developer, certified in Java. Pursuing a BCA in the third year and currently learning full-stack web development from Chaicode.