The method attribute in the <form> tag specifies how form data is sent to the server. It mainly defines whether the data is submitted using the GET or POST method.
- Defines the HTTP method used for form submission.
- Common values are GET and POST.
- GET appends data to the URL, while POST sends data securely in the request body.
Syntax:
<form method="post">
<!-- form elements -->
</form>
- GET: Sends form data through the URL, suitable for non-sensitive data and limited in size.
- POST: Sends form data in the request body, more secure, and suitable for large or sensitive data.
Example 1: Illustrates the use of GET method attribute with an example.
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>
HTML form method Attribute
</title>
</head>
<body style="text-align:center;">
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<h3> HTML <form> Method Attribute. </h3>
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<form action="/action_page.php" id="users"
action="#" method="GET" target="_blank">
First name: <input type="text" name="fname"
placeholder="Enter first name">
<br><br>
Last name: <input type="text" name="lname"
placeholder="Enter last name">
<br><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
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<p>
By clicking the submit button<br>
Entered details will be sent to "/action_page.php"
</p>
</body>
</html>
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Example 2: Illustrates the use of the POST method attribute. This method sends the form-data as an HTTP post-transaction.
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>
HTML form method Attribute
</title>
</head>
<body style="text-align:center;">
<h1 style="color:green;">GeeksforGeeks</h1>
<h3>HTML <form> Method Attribute.</h3>
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<form action="/action_page.php" id="users"
action="#" method="POST" target="_blank">
Email_id: <input type="text" name="Email_id"
placeholder="Enter email_id">
<br><br>
Password: <input type="password"
placeholder="Enter Password">
Confirm Password: <input type="password"
placeholder="Re-enter Password">
<br><br>
<input type="button" value="login">
</form>
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<p>
By clicking the login button<br>
Entered details will be sent to "/action_page.php"
</p>
</body>
</html>
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