Creating Buttons in HTML using the `
Learn how to effectively use the HTML `
Creating Buttons with the HTML `
Understanding the `
The HTML `
Key Attributes of the `
Several attributes control the `
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
autofocus |
Sets focus to the button when the page loads. |
disabled |
Disables the button (it cannot be clicked). |
form |
Specifies the form the button belongs to (if not nested directly within the form). |
formaction |
(For type="submit" only) Specifies the URL for form submission (overrides the form's `action` attribute). |
formenctype |
(For type="submit" only) Specifies encoding for form data (overrides the form's `enctype` attribute). |
formmethod |
(For type="submit" only) Specifies the HTTP method (GET or POST) for form submission (overrides the form's `method` attribute). |
formnovalidate |
(For type="submit" only) Disables form validation before submission (overrides the form's `novalidate` attribute). |
formtarget |
(For type="submit" only) Specifies where to open the response (overrides the form's `target` attribute). |
name |
Specifies the name of the button (used for form submission). |
type |
Specifies the button type (button, submit, reset). type="submit" submits a form; type="reset" resets a form; type="button" requires JavaScript to trigger an action.
|
value |
Specifies the button's initial value (text displayed on the button). |
popovertarget |
The ID of a popover element to control. |
popovertargetaction |
How to control the popover (show, hide, or toggle). |
The `
Example: Creating Buttons
Example: `
<button type="button">Click Me!</button>
<button type="submit">Submit Form</button>
The `type` attribute is very important; type="button" requires JavaScript to handle clicks; type="submit" submits a form; type="reset" resets a form.
Styling Buttons with CSS
You can use CSS to style buttons, creating consistent and visually appealing button styles throughout your website. Here are some basic examples:
Example: Styling Buttons
button {
background-color: lightgreen;
border: none;
color: white;
padding: 10px 20px;
text-align: center;
text-decoration: none;
display: inline-block;
font-size: 16px;
margin: 4px 2px;
cursor: pointer;
}