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13,210 PointsGrayed-out input Fields
Is it possible to have grayed-out text in the input fields to prompt users to input the correct type of text? I.e. name, email, password, etc..
Perhaps have the text disappear when the user clicks on that text box.
Thank you.
2 Answers
banu babanu
8,152 PointsHello, use the placeholder attribute like this:
<form>
<input type="text" name="name" placeholder="your name">
</form>
Tyler Wain
13,210 PointsAwesome, thanks so much!
Tyler Wain
13,210 PointsTyler Wain
13,210 PointsI am currently on the Label lesson.. another good way to distinguish what each field is for!
Thanks again.