size

Summary

This article outlines the HTML attribute "size", which allows the user to specify a width in characters of an <input> element.

Applies to	?

The size attribute specifies the visible width, in characters, of an \ element.

Note: The size attribute works with the following input types: text, search, tel, url, email, and password.

Tip: To specify the maximum number of characters allowed in the <input> element, use the maxlength attribute.

Examples

<form action="demo_form.asp">
  Email: <input type="text" name="email" size="35"><br>
  PIN: <input type="text" name="pin" maxlength="4" size="4"><br>
  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

Syntax

Standards information

Document Object Model (DOM) Level 1 Specification, Section 2.5.5
HTML 4.01 Specification, Section 15.2.2 (Deprecated)

Attributions

Microsoft Developer Network: [Windows Internet Explorer API reference Article]

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