Design for Web I - ART 116 - Matthew Ehrens
Fall 2002 - lastmod : 2002.11.13 @ 2315

Lesson 9- Forms (Ch 15 - Pg. 377)

  • Form Basics
    • Inputs (Objects/Fields)
      • Name (case sensitive)
      • Value (case sensitive)
      • Other Properties
      • Defaults
    • Submission
    • Response
    • Multiple Forms Per Page
    • Form Size / Formatting
  • Submission Actions
    • mailto (Client Side)
    • CGI (Server Side)
  • Submission Methods
    • GET
    • POST
  • View -> Visual Aids -> Invisible Elements
  • Forms Object Panel (or Insert -> Form Objects )
  • Forms Tips
    • Form Borders/Margins
      • Use Tables for closer spacing
    • Use Field Labels
    • Don't Nest Forms
    • Avoid Defaults for Text Entry
      • Use example text instead
    • Don't Target Forms
    • Preview / Test your Forms


LAB 7 - Forms
  1. Duplicate the form in Figure 15.1 on Page 377.
  2. Use a mailto Action if you don't have (or want) a server side CGI Form Handler
  3. Upload this to your website, and link from your Index Page
  4. Email URL to instructor by 2pm next week