HTML <input type="text">

The HTML <input> element is used to create various form controls on a web page. In this case, the <input> element is being utilized with type="text", which creates a text input field where users can enter text.

Usage

To create a text input field, you can use the following HTML code:

<input type="text">

This will render a basic text input field on the web page.

Attributes

The <input> element supports several attributes that can modify its behavior and appearance. Some commonly used attributes for <input type="text"> are:

• name: Specifies a name for the input field, which can be used to reference the data entered.
• value: Specifies an initial value for the input field.
• maxlength: Specifies the maximum number of characters that can be entered.
• size: Specifies the width of the input field in characters.
• placeholder: Specifies a short hint that describes the expected value of the input field.

Example

Here's an example that demonstrates the usage of <input type="text"> with some attributes:

<input type="text" name="username" value="John Doe" maxlength="20" size="30" placeholder="Enter your name">

This will create a text input field with the initial value set to "John Doe", a maximum character limit of 20, a width of 30 characters, and a placeholder text asking the user to enter their name.

Additional Notes

• The entered text within the <input type="text"> field can be accessed using JavaScript or server-side programming languages.
• The type="text" can be combined with other attributes, such as disabled, readonly, and CSS classes to further customize its behavior and appearance.

For more information, you can refer to the HTML input type="text" documentation.