HTML <input> type Attribute

Example

<input type="search" id="srch" name="srch">

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Meaning

A single-line text field for entering search strings.

Line-breaks are automatically removed from the input value. May include a delete icon in supporting browsers that can be used to clear the field. Displays a search icon instead of enter key on some devices with dynamic keypads.

Additional Attributes

• list: The id of the <datalist> element that contains the optional pre-defined autocomplete options.
• maxlength:The maximum number of characters the input should accept.
• minlength:The minimum number of characters long the input can be and still be considered valid.
• pattern:A regular expression the input's contents must match in order to be valid.
• placeholder:An exemplar value to display in the input field whenever it is empty.
• readonly:A Boolean attribute indicating whether or not the contents of the input should be read-only.
• size:A number indicating how many characters wide the input field should be.
• spellcheck: Controls whether or not to enable spell checking for the input field, or if the default spell checking configuration should be used.

Standard Syntax

HTML: <input type="search">

XHTML: <input type="search" />