HTML TUTORIALS
HTML5 Form
An HTML5 form is a structured section on a webpage that collects user input. It uses the <form> element, which can contain various input controls such as text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and submit buttons.
<form action=”/submit” method=”post”>
<label for=”name”>Name:</label>
<input type=”text” id=”name” name=”name” required>
<label for=”email”>Email:</label>
<input type=”email” id=”email” name=”email” required>
<button type=”submit”>Submit</button>
</form>
Explanation:
<form>: The container for all form elements.action: URL where the form data is sent.method: HTTP method (GETorPOST).<input>: Input field for user data.<label>: Describes the input fields.<button>: Triggers form submission.
Attribute
required – Makes the field mandatory
placeholder – Adds a hint inside the input field
maxlength – Limits character count
min, max – Defines numerical or date ranges
pattern – Validates input with regex pattern
autocomplete – Suggests values based on user history
Tag
<form> – Container for form elements
<input> – Input field
Describes the input
type– Defines input behavior
required– Makes a field mandatory
action – URL where form is submitted
method – Submission method: GET or POST
Benefits of Using HTML5 Forms
Improved User Experience: Native form validation and UI enhancements.
SEO-Friendly: Well-labeled forms are easier to crawl and index.
Cross-Browser Support: Most modern browsers support HTML5 form features.
Mobile Optimization: Touch-friendly input types for mobile users.
