Last Updated : 12 Aug, 2022
The <input> placeholder attribute in HTML is used to specify the expected value to be displayed before user input in the input element. Syntax:
<input placeholder="text">
Attribute Values: This attribute contains a single value text which specifies a short hint that describes the expected value of the input field. Example: This Example illustrates the use of Placeholder attribute in <input> element.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<center>
<h1 style="font-size:25px;font-style:italic;">
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</h1>
<h2 style="font-size:25px;font-style:italic;">
HTML input Placeholder Attribute
</h2>
<form action=" ">
<input type="text"
name="fname"
placeholder="First name">
<br>
<input type="text"
name="lname"
placeholder="Last name">
<br>
<input type="submit"
value="Submit">
</form>
</center>
</body>
</html>
Output:
Supported Browsers: The browser supported by HTML <input> Placeholder Attribute are listed below:
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HTML:
3.2
| Encoding:
UTF-8
| Version:
0.7.4