Form (HTML)

A webform, web form or HTML form on a web page allows a user to enter data that is sent to a server for processing.

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Description

Forms can resemble paper or database forms because web users fill out the forms using checkboxes, radio buttons, or text fields.

Examples

Forms can be used to:

• Enter login credentials for secure access to online services.
• Request search results from a web search engine.
• Enter shipping or credit card data to conduct an e-commerce purchase.

See also

• Client-server model
• HTML
• HTML element
• Web page

External links

• Form (HTML) @ Wikipedia