Operation Manual

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USING DREAMWEAVER
Building forms
Last updated 3/28/2012
Form objects
In Dreamweaver, form input types are called form objects. Form objects are the mechanisms that allow users to input
data. You can add the following form objects to a form:
Text fields Accept any type of alphanumeric text entry. The text can be displayed as a single line, multiple lines, and
as a password field where entered text is replaced by asterisks or bullets to hide the text from onlookers.
Note: Passwords and other information sent to a server using a password field are not encrypted. The transferred data
can be intercepted and read as alphanumeric text. For this reason, you should always provide encryption for data you
want to keep secure.
Hidden fields Store information entered by a user, such as a name, e-mail address, or viewing preference, and then use
that data when the user next visits the site.
Buttons Perform actions when clicked. You can add a custom name or label for a button, or use one of the predefined
“Submit” or “Reset” labels. Use a button to submit form data to the server or to reset the form. You can also assign
other processing tasks that you define in a script. For example, the button might calculate the total cost of items
selected based on assigned values.
Check boxes Allow multiple responses within a single group of options. A user can select as many options as apply.
The following example shows three check box items selected: Surfing, Mountain Biking, and Rafting.
Single-line text eld
Multi-line text eld
Password eld