This guide provides an overview of the different form elements available in our web application. Form elements are essential for user interaction and data collection.
Common Form Elements
Here's a list of some common form elements:
- Input: Used for user input, such as text, numbers, or passwords.
- Textarea: Allows for multi-line text input.
- Select: Provides a dropdown list of options.
- Checkbox: Allows users to select multiple options.
- Radio Button: Allows users to select only one option from a set.
- Button: Used to submit the form.
Input Element
The input element is the most commonly used form element. It can be used for various types of input, such as text, numbers, email addresses, and passwords.
<input type="text" name="username" placeholder="Enter your username">
Textarea Element
The textarea element is used for multi-line text input. It is often used for comments or longer messages.
<textarea name="message" rows="5" cols="30"></textarea>
Select Element
The select element provides a dropdown list of options. It is useful for scenarios where the user needs to select one option from a list.
<select name="country">
<option value="us">United States</option>
<option value="ca">Canada</option>
<option value="uk">United Kingdom</option>
</select>
Checkbox and Radio Button Elements
Checkbox and radio button elements are used for selecting multiple or single options, respectively. They are often used together for scenarios where users can select multiple options from a list.
<label><input type="checkbox" name="subscribe" value="yes"> Subscribe to newsletter</label>
<label><input type="radio" name="gender" value="male"> Male</label>
<label><input type="radio" name="gender" value="female"> Female</label>
Button Element
The button element is used to submit the form. It can be styled with CSS to match the design of your application.
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
For more information on form elements and their usage, check out our Form Elements Best Practices.