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TYPE = CHECKBOX
CHECKBOX creates a checkbox which can be either on or off:
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<FORM ACTION="/cgi-bin/html/mycgi.pl">
<INPUT TYPE=CHECKBOX NAME="maillist">Yes! Put me on the list!<P>
<INPUT TYPE=SUBMIT VALUE="submit">
</FORM>
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CHECKBOX is often used in groups to indicate a series of choices any one of which can be on or off:
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<FORM ACTION="/cgi-bin/html/mycgi.pl">
<INPUT TYPE=CHECKBOX NAME="mushrooms" >mushrooms<BR>
<INPUT TYPE=CHECKBOX NAME="greenpeppers">green peppers<BR>
<INPUT TYPE=CHECKBOX NAME="olives" >olives<BR>
<INPUT TYPE=CHECKBOX NAME="onions" >onions<P>
<INPUT TYPE=SUBMIT VALUE="submit">
</FORM>
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By default, the checkbox is initially off. If you want the checkbox initially on, use
the
CHECKED attribute. CheckboxCHECKBOXs are only sent to the CGI if they are on; if they are off, no name/value pair is sent (try out the form above to see).
TYPE=RADIO
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