Exploring Different Input Types in HTML

HTML provides various <input> elements that enable you to capture different types of data from users. Let's explore some commonly used input types:

email and password

• type="email": used for email input fields that require a valid email address. The browser automatically validates the email address, prompting the user to correct invalid entries;
• type="password": used for password fields where the entered text is masked for security. You can also specify minLength and maxLength attributes to set password length requirements.

number

type="number": used for numerical input. You can define a specific range with the min and max attributes and set a specific step value with the step attribute.

telephone

type="tel": intended for inputting telephone numbers, but it does not perform any validation on the input. It is up to the developer to validate the input and ensure it's a valid phone number.

checkbox

type="checkbox": allows the user to select one or more options from predefined choices. The checked attribute makes a checkbox checked by default.

radio

type="radio": creates a set of options where only one option can be selected. A radio button represents each option, and choosing one automatically deselects the others. Each radio button should have a unique value attribute to identify it.

range

type="range": creates a slider control that allows users to select a value within a specific range. You can apply min, max, step, and value attributes to define its behavior.

Note

JavaScript is not the focus of this course, so the logic behind it will be skipped.

date and time

• type="date": allows users to select a date from a calendar popup;
• type="time": allows users to input a time in a 24-hour format;
• type="datetime-local": combines time and date inputs.

Example:

Note

For consistent styling across different devices, ready-made solutions are often used for popup calendars and time inputs.