This form field allows input of information in a single line. Type tells the form what type of data the field will hold. This affects the way the form element will appear. If type is left out, this element will default to text, but you can declare 'radio' for radio buttons or 'check' for check boxes. See below for more on these types of form input elements.
Name helps identify the specific input field within the form.
It must be unique. Size tells the form how many characters are allowed within the field. In this example, the maximum we allowed is 20. This field allows the input of several lines of information. There are a few other helpful things to know about this field.