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Inserting text fields

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Inserting text fields

Probably the most common form element is the text field. The text field allows users to input text for form submittal. There are three flavors of the text field. There is the input text field, the password text field, and the text area element. Now the input text field is used for capturing a single line of text, and basically it's used for names, addresses, and anything else that the user might type themselves that fits on a single line. The password text field is just the same as the input text field; only, it hides the text being typed by the user. Otherwise, it submits text just like any other text field. The text area field allows users to submit as many lines of texts as they require and is primarily used for commenting or contact forms where the user needs to submit a request. Although you can select a text element in Dreamweaver and then change it from one text field type to another in the Properties Inspector, Dreamweaver gives us individual icons to insert the text element…

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