Typically, the user input is transmitted to a server for further processing.
The HTML <form> element is employed to generate an HTML form for user input:
| <form> . form elements . </form> |
The <form> element serves as a container for various types of input elements, including text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, submit buttons, and more.
All the distinct form elements are discussed in detail in this chapter: HTML Form Elements.
The HTML <input> element stands out as the most commonly utilized form element.
An <input> element can manifest in numerous formats, contingent upon the type attribute.
Here are several examples:
|
Type |
Description |
|
<input type=”text”> |
Presents a single-line text input field |
|
<input type=”radio”> |
Presents a radio button (for selecting one of many choices) |
|
<input type=”checkbox”> |
Presents a checkbox (for selecting zero or more of many choices) |
|
<input type=”submit”> |
Presents a submit button (for submitting the form) |
|
<input type=”button”> |
Prsents a clickable button |