HTML Forms Overview

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 input element is versatile and can be used for various types of data

Text Input Fields

• text input allows single-line text
• password hides the text entered
• email enforces valid email formatting
• tel for entering phone numbers
• number for numerical input
• date, month, and time for date and time selection

Multiline Text Input

• textarea provides a field for longer text or comments

Selection Fields

• select creates a dropdown list
• option defines individual items within a dropdown
• optgroup is used to group related options within a dropdown

Checkboxes and Radio Buttons

• checkbox allows users to select multiple options from a list
• radio allows users to select only one option from a group

File Input

• file enables file upload

Buttons

• submit sends form data to the server
• reset resets form fields to their default values
• button creates a customized button to interact with JavaScript

Hidden Input

• hidden fields are not visible to users but are sent to the server upon form submission
• hidden fields are useful for adding extra data to the form submission

Form Controls and Labels

• label provides a descriptive label for form elements
• fieldset groups form elements and can have a legend for a caption
• legend adds a caption to a fieldset

Validation and Other Attributes

• required specifies that a field must have input before submission
• pattern defines a regular expression to validate input
• min and max set minimum and maximum values for a numeric input

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.