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METHOD: This attribute specifies what will happen when the form is submitted. Two values can be assigned to the
METHOD attribute, Get and Post.
Get: It is the default value for the method attribute. The form data is sent as the URL variable, i.e., it appends
the form data into the URL. Get value should not be used for sensitive information.
Post: The form data is sent as an HTTP post transaction and form data is not appended to the URL. This value
is used for submitting sensitive information.
Input Controls
Input controls are the elements that are used to accept input from the site visitors. All the controls have to be filled in
before submitting the form. Now, learn the various types of input controls.
Text Input Controls
There are three types of text input controls used on forms:
Single-line text input control
This control is used to enter single-line inputs. It is used as a search box or name. The two attributes associated
with single-line text input controls are: SIZE and MAXLENGTH. The SIZE attribute defines the size of the text box and
MAXLENGTH defines the number of characters the textbox can hold.
Syntax of single-line text input control:
<INPUT TYPE = "TEXT" NAME = "The word that describes the textbox" SIZE = "The width
you want to use for the text box" MAXLENGTH = "Maximum number of characters">
Write HTML codes for creating a single-line text input control:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE> Single Line Text Input Control </TITLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY>
<FORM NAME = "Registration From" METHOD = "POST" ACTION = "mailto:niidhiarora@
gmail.com">
<Hl ALIGN = "CENTER"> Registration </Hl>
<B>ApplicantName:</B>
<INPUT TYPE = "TEXT" NAME = "APPLI_NAME" SIZE = "30" MAXLENGTH = "20">
<BR> <BR>
<B>Address: </B>
<INPUT TYPE = "TEXT" NAME = "ADDRESS" SIZE = "30" MAXLENGTH = "40">
</FORM>
</BODY>
</HTML>
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