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HTML Forms :

QUICK REFERENCE

If you're not familiar with the form tags you can learn in detail about each tag listed in the left menu. Otherwise - use this quick reference for an easy overview of form tags and properties.

HTML	EXPLANATION	EXAMPLE
textarea ��rows= ��cols= ��name= � ��wrap= ��off ��virtual � ��physical �	Text area - several lines Rows in the field. Columns in the field. Name of the field. � Control linebreaks. ��Turns off linebreaks. ��Shows linebreaks, but ��sends text as entered. ��Inserts linebreaks when ��needed and even sends it.
text ��size= ��maxlength= ��name= ��value=	One line text field Characters shown. Max characters allowed. Name of the field. Initial value in the field.
password ��size= ��maxlength= ��name= ��value=	Password field. Characters shown. Characters allowed to enter. Name of the field. Initial value in the field.
checkbox ��name= ��value=	Choose one or more options Name of the field. Initial value in the field.
radio ��name= ��value=	Choose only one option Name of the field. Initial value in the field.
select ��name= ��size= ��multiple= � option ��selected ��value=	Drop-down menu Name of the field. Number of items in list. Allow multiple choice if yes. � Individual items in the menu. Make an item default. Value to send if selected.
hidden ��name= ��value=	Does not show on the form. Name of the field. Value to send.	�
reset ��name= ��value=	Button to reset all fields Name of the button. Text shown on the button.
submit ��name= ��value=	Button to submit the form Name of the button. Text shown on the button.
image ��name=	Image behaving as button Name of the image.

Note: This is a quick reference showing the most common settings for each field. For a complete listing and explanation you should follow the link to the relevant field in the menu.

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