Chapter 6. HTML: Create Forms

In this chapter, you will learn how to create forms in HTML. Forms are a critical part of collecting user input and interacting with web applications. You will learn how to create basic forms, text input fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, select boxes, and more. By the end of this chapter, you will have a solid understanding of how to create functional and accessible forms for web pages.
What We Cover in This Chapter
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Create Forms
Forms are essential for collecting user input in web applications. In this section, we'll cover how to create a form using the <form>
tag. We'll also explore how to set attributes like action
and method
to specify how form data is processed and sent to the server.
Create Text Input Forms and Submit Button
In this section, we'll explore how to create text input fields using the <input>
tag with the type="text"
attribute. Additionally, we'll cover how to add a submit button with type="submit"
to submit the form data to the server when clicked.
Radio Button and Checkbox
We'll cover how to use the <input>
tag with type="radio"
for radio buttons, which allow users to select only one option from a list. We'll also discuss how checkboxes, using type="checkbox"
, enable users to select multiple options from a list.
Select Box
We'll explore the <select>
element, which lets you create a drop-down list of options. You'll learn how to add options using the <option>
tag and handle multiple selections by adding the multiple
attribute.
Labels
We'll cover the importance of labels for accessibility and usability in this section. We'll learn how to use the <label>
tag to associate labels with form elements, enhancing the user experience and ensuring proper form field identification.
Auto Complete and Disabled
We'll discuss the autocomplete
and disabled
attributes. You'll learn how to enable or disable the autocomplete feature for input fields and how to disable form elements to prevent user interaction, offering more control over form behavior.
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