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Graphic Tools

Notes Introduction

Web forms are used to collect information and feedback from users. The web page contains
special boxes called “fields” that collect data. The fields can be a text box, check box, radio button
or drop down menu. The form contains a Submit button that calls the script to process the
information entered, and a Reset button to return the form to its default state and erase all
information entered.

Figure 13.1: A Web Form

Source: http://files.sawmac.com/dw8/tutorials/DWForms/signup.html

Forms also serve as major tools for web developers because they can be altered on-the-fly; it’s
possible, for example, for a selection in one drop-down list to determine the contents of another.

13.1 Forms

HTML forms are interactive. That is it takes up values from the user and gives the user a
response in return after processing his request. We come across web forms every day. For
example, filling up a sign up form to create an email, survey form, feedback form, etc.

13.1.1 How HTML Forms Work?

HTML forms are used to pass data to a server. It can contain input elements like text fields,
checkboxes, radio-buttons, submit buttons and more. The <form> tag tells the browser where
the form starts and ends. You can add all kinds of HTML tags between the <form> and </form>
tags.
Syntax:
<form>

input elements
.</form>

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