Types of input fields

Those input fields that are used most frequently are assigned to buttons on the toolbar. These are as follows.
Type of input field
Explanation
Toolbar button
Check Box
Used to switch between on and off.
Radio Button
Used to select one option out of a supported range.
Submit Button
Used to send information entered using each object to the server's CGI program.
Reset Button
Used to cancel entered information and restore the initial settings.
Option Menu
Used to select one option out of a supported range.
List Box
Used to select one option out of a supported range.
Text Field
Used to enter a character string.
Text Area
Used to enter character strings extending over multiple lines.
Hint Other input fields

Frequently used input fields are registered on the Toolbar. Note, however, that all the input fields that are supported by Homepage Builder can listed by selecting, from the menu, "Insert"->"Form and Input Fields." The following three input fields can be selected only from the menu.

Image Button (a button with an image)

Button (a button for general purposes)

Extended Button (a button generated by the selection of its range, displayable only on Internet Explorer 4.0 or later)