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HTML Forms & Inputs

HTML forms are used to collect user input. The user input is most often sent to a server for processing. Forms represent the interactive boundary of static websites.

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Our team is working on interactive diagrams, code challenges, and exercises for HTML Forms & Inputs. Check back soon for the full guide!

What You'll Learn

  • 1Defining forms (<form>) with submit actions and methods (GET/POST)
  • 2Linking accessibility descriptions: connecting <label> to inputs using 'htmlFor'
  • 3Common form controls: text, email, password, radio buttons, checkboxes
  • 4Creating multi-line paragraphs (<textarea>) and lists (<select>, <option>)
  • 5Client validation triggers: 'required', 'placeholder', and character limit limits
sandbox.html
<form action="/submit-data" method="POST">
  <label htmlFor="username">Student Name:</label>
  <input type="text" id="username" name="name" required placeholder="John Doe" />

  <label htmlFor="course">Subject Selection:</label>
  <select id="course" name="subject">
    <option value="html">HTML5 Basics</option>
    <option value="css">CSS3 Styling</option>
  </select>

  <button type="submit">Submit Form</button>
</form>
Interactive playground coming soon