WebEd User Guide - Using Forms

Using Forms

A form is an interactive part of your website that allows you to collect user's information. They may be any combination of input types such as radio buttons, selection lists and check boxes that allow users to input text and make choices. When a visitor fills out a form on-line and presses the 'submit' button, the browser sends or posts the information to a specified location.

Forms are created for many reasons and are designed for specific purposes. Examples may include:

	Requests for further information
	Ordering of on-line products
	Payment of services rendered
	Making appointments
	Booking travel / accomodation
	Learning more about the people who visit your site
	Defining search parameters

Forms consist of 3 basic parts :

	The Form tag - defines the method by which the information gets to you. This is not visible to the visitor but is an instruction given to the website when a visitor submits information on the form.
	The Input - includes text fields, selection lists, check boxes and radio buttons
	The submit button - used to submit data entered in the form
	In addition it should also contain a cancel button which is used to clear or reset defaults choices in the form

How Do I Create a Form?

WebEd comes complete with an on-line form builder for capturing visitor information. Click here to start creating a form.

Click here for an example of a Basic Form.

What Input Options Are Available To Use in Forms?

This page provides examples of their use and how to use the elements in form.