HTML Topics
HTML Module
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