22. The <input> Element and Basic Types

The <input> element is the most versatile form element, controlled by its mandatory type attribute.

22.1 General Attributes for <input>

• name: Crucial! This is the key used by the server to identify the data when it is submitted (e.g., name="username").
• value: The default text displayed in the input field.

22.2 Basic Input Types

1. Text Input

Used for single lines of generic text.

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2. Password Input

Masks the input (dots or asterisks) for security.

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3. Email Input (HTML5 Validation)

If supported by the browser, this type automatically validates that the input looks like an email address (@ and a domain).

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