Textarea Element
<Textarea>
Explanation
Textarea element is used to create a text box in order to allow an
user to write his/her comments.
Element Specific attributes supported by this element are:
It supports both Global Attributes and Event Attributes in HTML5.
<textarea rows="Value" cols="Value">Text</textarea>
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| autofocus | autofocus | Text area will get focus automatically, if the page loads. |
| cols | number | Mentions the visible width of a text area. |
| disabled | disabled | The text area must be disabled. |
| form | form_id | The forms to which the text area is related to. |
| maxlength | number | Signifies, how many characters will be permitted in a text area. |
| name | text | Defines name for text area. |
| placeholder | text | Short hint that exhibits the expected value of a text area. |
| readonly | readonly | The text area must be read only. |
| required | required | The text is required or it should be filled out. |
| rows | nuumber | Denotes the visible lines in a text area. |
| wrap | hard, soft | When form is submitted, how the text in a text area should be wrapped. |
Example Code:
Result :
- Use the "cols and rows" attributes to adjust size of textarea.
- It gives opportunity for the user to modify the contents in a webpage.
- User is allowed to enter contents in the text area.
It supports both Global Attributes and Event Attributes in HTML5.
