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Task 4: Building a Multi-Input Form in HTML

Action Plan: "Start by breaking down your seemingly impossible goal into smaller, actionable tasks. Create a detailed plan outlining the steps required to achieve your goal. Identify any potential obstacles or challenges and brainstorm solutions to overcome them."

Affirmations: "I am committed to making the impossible possible and finishing my work. I am capable of overcoming any challenges that come my way. With persistence and determination, I will achieve success."

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Task​

Step 1: Install Git​

"Our form will include:" ✅ Username field – A text box for users to enter their name. ✅ Password field – A hidden input field for secure entry. ✅ Comment box – A multi-line text area where users can write feedback. ✅ Radio buttons – To let users select their favorite programming language. ✅ Submit button – To send the form data when completed.

Step 2: Writing the HTML Code​

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">

<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Multi-Input Form</title>
</head>

<body>

    <div>

        <h1>Multi-Input Form</h1>

        <form action="http://www.enochgeorge.com/submit.php" method="POST">

            <label for="username">Username:</label>
            <input type="text" id="username" name="username" placeholder="Enter your username" required>

            <label for="password">Password:</label>
            <input type="password" id="password" name="password" placeholder="Enter your password" required>

            <label for="comments">Your Comments:</label>
            <textarea id="comments" name="comments" rows="4" placeholder="Enter your comments..." required></textarea>

            <p><strong>Favorite Programming Language:</strong></p>

            <input type="radio" id="java" name="language" value="java" checked>
            <label for="java">Java</label>

            <input type="radio" id="javascript" name="language" value="javascript">
            <label for="javascript">JavaScript</label>

            <input type="radio" id="python" name="language" value="python">
            <label for="python">Python</label>

        

            <button type="submit">Submit</button>

        </form>

    </div>

</body>

</html>

"Let’s start by creating our HTML file."

1️⃣ Open your code editor (VS Code, Notepad++, etc.) 2️⃣ Create a new file called form.html 3️⃣ Type the following code:

<form> element → Defines the form and its action (where data is sent).
<label> elements → Provide descriptions for the input fields.
<input type="text"> → A field where users can type their username.
<input type="password"> → A secure field where text is hidden.
<textarea> → A text box for users to write multiple lines.
Radio buttons → Users can pick their favorite programming language.

Step 3: Adding Radio Buttons for Selection​

           <input type="radio" id="python" name="language" value="python" checked>
           <label for="python">Python</label>

           <input type="radio" id="javascript" name="language" value="javascript">
           <label for="javascript">JavaScript</label>

           <input type="radio" id="java" name="language" value="java">
           <label for="java">Java</label>

Step 4: Adding a Submit Button​

           <button type="submit">Submit</button>

Step 4: Adding a Submit Button​

Step 5: Testing the Form

  • Save the file as form.html
  • Open it in a browser
  • Fill out the form with test data
  • Click the Submit button