Chapter 4. Using HTML5 Input Components

In this chapter we will take a look at some of the great new element types added to HTML5. Topics covered are:

• Using the text input field

• Using textarea

• Inputting dates

• Inputting time

• Telephone input

• Range input filed

• Color picker input

• Using single-choice dropdowns

• Using multiple-choice select lists

• Getting geographical location input

• Using file inputs on client side

• Using drag-and-drop file area