HTML5 HTML5 Forms and Input Types

Question 1

Which HTML5 input type is used to let users select a date from a date picker?

Accepted Answer

date

Answer

The input type='date' provides a native browser date picker control for selecting year, month, and day.

Question 2

What does the 'required' attribute do on an HTML5 form input?

Accepted Answer

Prevents form submission if the field is empty

Answer

The required attribute specifies that an input field must be filled out before the form can be submitted.

Question 3

Which HTML5 input type is designed for entering email addresses with built-in validation?

Accepted Answer

email

Answer

The input type='email' validates that the value contains an @ symbol and is formatted as a valid email address.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'placeholder' attribute in HTML5 form inputs?

Accepted Answer

Displays hint text inside the field that disappears when the user types

Answer

The placeholder attribute shows a short hint describing the expected value inside the input field, which disappears when the user starts typing.

Question 5

Which input type renders a slider control for selecting a numeric value within a range?

Accepted Answer

range

Answer

The input type='range' renders a slider control allowing the user to select a value between min and max attributes.

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