OnlineCBT
1. Core HTML5 Input Types
The element adapts its behavior, visual UI, and mobile keyboard layout depending on the type attribute:
| Type | Usage | Mobile Keyboard Triggered |
|---|---|---|
type="text" |
General single-line text input (e.g. name, city). | Standard alphanumeric keyboard. |
type="password" |
Masks typed characters with bullets for security. | Standard keyboard with auto-correct disabled. |
type="email" |
Validates presence of @ and domain format. |
Brings up @ and .com shortcut keys. |
type="tel" |
Telephone numbers. | Numeric keypad. |
type="number" |
Numeric values with increment/decrement steppers. | Numeric keypad. |
type="date" |
Native interactive calendar picker. | Date wheel / calendar modal. |
