“Forms”

Topic Overview

Table Structure

Tables in HTML The <table> Tags Rows Cells Headings The <table> Element TODO

Table Styling

Styling Borders Cell Padding TODO

Intro to Forms

Web Forms The <form> Tags Action Method ID and Class The <form> Element TODO

Form Input Elements

Asking for Input The <iput> Tag Type Name ID The <input> Element TODO

Text Types

Text Input Plain Text Password Text Area Maxlength Columns and Rows Placeholder Size Value Autofocus TODO

Selection Types

Selection Input Radio Buttons The Checkbox Element The Select Box (AKA Dropdown Select) TODO

Button Types

Buttons The Upload Button The Submit Button The Image Button The Button Element TODO

Form Management

Keeping Track Labels and IDs Fieldsets and Legends TODO

HTML5 Inclusions

New in HTML5 Validation Date E-Mail Search Figure and Figcaption TODO

The Checkbox Element

Checkboxes (type="checkbox") allow users to select (or deselect) zero, one, or more options.

name (Required)

When grouping checkboxes, as with radio buttons, the name="" should be the same for each element option.

value (Required)

Likewise, the value="" should be unique to each element.

checked (Optional)

As with radio buttons, you can use the checked attrubite to pre-select checkboxes.

HTML

<p>Services Utilized:</p>
  <input type="checkbox" name="service" value="lab" /> Computer Lab
  <br />
  <input type="checkbox" name="service" value="library" /> Library
  <br />
  <input type="checkbox" name="service" value="online" checked /> Moodle / Online Resources
  <br />
  <input type="checkbox" name="service" value="recreation" /> Gym or Rec Center

NOTE: Displayed text should appear AFTER each checkbox element.

The Checkbox Element

name (Required)

value (Required)

checked (Optional)

Please Select: