Web Style 1. Keep forms simple and easy to scan. Forms are now supported by several browsers. They add a powerful new dimension to Web pages by enabling viewers to initiate transactions such as requests for services, information, or products.
Forms require a program on the server to execute the action.
See your Web server administrator if you are interested in using forms in your pages. Many server administrators don't offer broad support of forms because of computer security concerns. There is a limited set of input elements available for Web forms. The graphical character of these elements is preset, so you have little control over the look of each individual field. Use the general principles outlined in this guide and in the references to organize your forms cleanly.