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The basic HTML for a form
may therefore look like the following, producing the page depicted in the following screen
grab.

?? method="post">

Name

Email address

Telephone

Are you a Web designer?

Yes |
?? No

What platform do you favor?


Windows
Mac
Linux
Other
The preceding form start tag includes attributes that point at a CGI script, but alternative
methods of sending forms exist, including PHP, ASP, and ColdFusion. Check with
your hosting company about the methods available for sending forms, and use the
technology supported by your ISP.
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Message

The bulk of the HTML is pretty straightforward. In each case, the name attribute value
labels the control, meaning that you end up with the likes of Telephone: 555 555 555 in
your form results, rather than just a bunch of answers.


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