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What type of input field is used to allow users to enter sensitive information like passwords?
Which HTML element creates a dropdown selection list?
What is the purpose of the <textarea> element in an HTML form?
Which attribute specifies that a field must be filled out before form submission?
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Which input type allows users to select multiple options from a list?
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What does <input type='file'> allow a user to do?
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Which element is used to provide a label for form elements?
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What is the function of the <input type='reset'> element in an HTML form?
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Study Notes
HTML Forms
- Forms are a core feature of HTML, allowing users to submit data to a server
- There are many input elements that can be used to gather different types of information from users
- The
inputelement is versatile and can be used for various types of data
Text Input Fields
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textinput allows single-line text -
passwordhides the text entered -
emailenforces valid email formatting -
telfor entering phone numbers -
numberfor numerical input -
date,month, andtimefor date and time selection
Multiline Text Input
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textareaprovides a field for longer text or comments
Selection Fields
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selectcreates a dropdown list -
optiondefines individual items within a dropdown -
optgroupis used to group related options within a dropdown
Checkboxes and Radio Buttons
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checkboxallows users to select multiple options from a list -
radioallows users to select only one option from a group
File Input
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fileenables file upload
Buttons
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submitsends form data to the server -
resetresets form fields to their default values -
buttoncreates a customized button to interact with JavaScript
Hidden Input
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hiddenfields are not visible to users but are sent to the server upon form submission -
hiddenfields are useful for adding extra data to the form submission
Form Controls and Labels
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labelprovides a descriptive label for form elements -
fieldsetgroups form elements and can have alegendfor a caption -
legendadds a caption to afieldset
Validation and Other Attributes
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requiredspecifies that a field must have input before submission -
patterndefines a regular expression to validate input -
minandmaxset minimum and maximum values for a numeric input
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Description
This quiz covers the essential components of HTML forms, including various input elements and their functionalities. Learn about text input fields, selection fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and file uploads. Test your knowledge on how to effectively gather user data using different HTML form elements.
