Input form properties

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Input elements accept values from users in different forms, such as text, dates, files, and dropdown selections.

Element type	Descriptions	Link
Input	Accepts single-line text or numerical input.	Input
Multiline input	Accepts multiline text without formatting.	Multiline input
Checkbox	Returns a yes/no value based on its checkbox status.	Checkbox
Dropdown	Accepts a selection from a list of options presented in a dropdown.	Dropdown
Searchbox	Returns a database value based on text the user types to search.	Searchbox
Radio buttons	Accepts one option from a list of options presented as radio buttons.	Radio buttons
Slider input	Accepts a numerical value by sliding a handle along a track.	Slider input
Date/time picker	Accepts a datetime value from a calendar and time picker.	Date/time picker
Picture uploader	Allows the user to upload an image file and store the URL in the database.	Picture uploader
File uploader	Allows the user to upload a file and store the URL in the database.	File uploader