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HTML HTML Forms Form Basics The Form Element

Eric Jusic
Eric Jusic
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Posted by Eric Jusic
Eric Jusic
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What is action attribute used for?

What is action attribute used for? I understand the method attribute, but action attribute wasn't described in any detail except just putting the name of HTML file where it exists.

What is the purpose of that attribute?

1 Answer

Ryan M
Ryan M
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Ryan M
Ryan M
16,509 Points

The url in the action attribute is the location of the file/script that processes the form information. When you submit the form, this file will handle the information that the user has input and perform actions like store it in a database or send an email. You can also perform checks in this file (validation) to make sure the information submitted is valid e.g. a valid email address, and if something is wrong, you can let the user know.

Eric Jusic
Eric Jusic
4,350 Points
Eric Jusic
Eric Jusic
4,350 Points

Makes sense now. Thank you for taking time to explain this :)