Chapter 10
Beginner
9 min read
Forms & Input
Form Basics
HTML forms collect user input. They are essential for login pages, sign-ups, contact pages and more.
🎯 What you'll learn
✓Create a form with <form>
✓Add text inputs and labels
✓Use the action and method
attributes
✓Add a submit button
Introduction to Form Basics
This chapter covers Form Basics in depth. Understanding this topic is essential for writing clean, modern HTML. Use the live editor below to experiment as you read.
💡 In This Chapter
You will see real code examples, clear
explanations, and a live editor to practice immediately — no setup needed.
Form Element
Basic form structure.
HTML
<form action="/submit" method="post">
<label for="name">Name:</label>
<input type="text" id="name" name="name">
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>Method
GET vs POST.
HTML
<!-- GET: data in URL; POST: data in request body -->
<form method="get">…</form>
<form method="post">…</form>Try It Yourself
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❓ Quick Check — Chapter 10
Which attribute defines where form data is sent?
📄 Chapter Summary
- Create a form with <form>
- Add text inputs and labels
- Use the action and method attributes
- Add a submit button