Advanced Form Elements in HTML
Explore advanced HTML form elements including checkboxes, radio buttons, file inputs, date pickers, numeric inputs, textareas, and drop-down lists. Learn how to use labels and attributes effectively to build accessible and interactive forms that improve data collection and user experience.
We can enhance our web forms by utilizing a wider range of HTML elements, which can significantly improve user interaction and data collection. This lesson focuses on the most frequently used advanced form elements beyond the basics.
Exploring inputs
The <input> tag is fundamental for creating form fields. By specifying the attribute type, we can collect specific kinds of data.
Checkboxes
Checkboxes allow users to select zero or more options from a list.
<input type="checkbox">: Creates a checkbox.name="hobby": The name identifier for the group of checkboxes.value: The value submitted if the checkbox is checked.
Grouping: Using the same name for all checkboxes groups them together in the submitted data.
Labels: Wrapping the input within a
<label>makes the text clickable alongside the checkbox.
Radio buttons
Radio ...