HTML <input> Tag

Description:

The <input> tag is used within a form to declare an input element - a control that allows the user to input data.

Specific Attributes:

Attribute	Definition
type	Specifies the type of control. Possible values: text password checkbox radio submit reset file hidden image button
name	Assigns a name to the input control.
value	Specifies the value of an input element
size	Specifies the width of an input field
maxlength	Specifies the maximum length (in characters) of an input field (for type="text" or type="password")
checked	If type="radio" or type="checkbox" it will already be selected when the page loads.
src	If type="image", this attribute specifies the location of the image.

Other Attributes:

Attribute	Definition
dir	Specifies the text direction for the content in an element. Possible Values: rtl (Right to Left) ltr (Left to Right)
class	Specifies a classname for an element.
id	Specifies a unique id for an element.
lang	Specifies a language code for the content in an element.
title	Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip").
style	Specifies an inline style for an element.
align	For alignment (left, center, right, justify).
alt	Alternate text. This specifies text to be used in case the browser/user agent can't render the input control.
accept	Specifies a comma-separated list of content types that the server accepts.
readonly	Sets the input control to read-only - it won't allow the user to change the value. The control however, can receive focus and are included when tabbing through the form controls.
disabled	Disables the input control. The button won't accept changes from the user. It also cannot receive focus and will be skipped when tabbing.
tabindex	Specifies the tab order of an element.
accesskey	Specifies a keyboard shortcut to access an element.

Example Code:

<form action="" method="post">
First name: <input type="text" name="first_name" /><br />
Last name: <input type="text" name="last_name" /><br />
<input type="submit" value="Submit" />
</form>

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