ALL LESSONS Module 7

HTML Forms Basics

Apr 4, 2026 1 min read

Simple Form Example

Use the

element to collect user input. Inside a form, you can use fields for text, email, or numbers, and

Example

  Name:

Common Input Types

Forms support many input types. Some of the most common include:

type="text" — single?line text input
type="email" — email address validation
type="number" — numeric input
type="submit" — submit button

Use Cases

Forms are essential for features like:

Contact forms
Login and registration
Surveys and feedback
Data collection (e.g., orders, subscriptions)

Best Practices

Labels: Always pair inputs with for accessibility.
Validation: Use HTML5 attributes like required or pattern for basic validation.
Security: Always handle form submissions securely on the server side.
Styling: Use CSS to make forms user?friendly and visually appealing.

Hands On Exercise

Create a form with fields for Name, Email, and Age. Add a submit button. Try using type="email" and type="number" to see how browsers enforce validation.