Unfortunately, the :focus selector is not supported in any version of Internet Explorer, as of
this writing. You can, however, simulate the effect by triggering JavaScript functions with the
onFocus() and onBlur() events that manipulate the class attributes.
Summary
HTML forms provide a basic line of communication from Web page visitor to Web site applications. With
Dreamweaver, you can enter and modify most varieties of form inputs, including text fields and checkboxes.
When adding forms to your Web pages, keep these points in mind:
n For the most part, a complete form requires two working parts: the form object inserted in your
Web page and a CGI program stored on your Web server.
n To avoid using a server-side script, you can use a mailto address, rather than a URL pointing to a
program in a form??™s action attribute. However, you still have to parse the form reply to convert
it to a usable format.
n The basic types of form input are text fields, text areas, radio buttons, checkboxes, drop-down
menus, and scrolling lists.
n Dreamweaver includes a Jump Menu object, which uses a drop-down list as a navigational system.
n After a user completes a form, it has to be sent to the server-side application, usually through
a Submit button on the form.
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