<INPUT> tag

• FORM contents consist primarily of INPUT tags, which define the field types and the names of the variables. These INPUT tags allow the visitor to enter information or to select choices.

• Each INPUT tag is given a TYPE and NAME attributes. These attributes determine what kind of information it contains and the name identifier for the field.

• This is the syntax for an input tag: <input type="option" name="text" />

• Types available:

• • text checkbox button
  • password radio hidden
  • reset submit

• Other ways to input data:

• • textarea
  • select