Using the input Element to Obtain a Boolean Response

The checkbox type of the input element creates a check box that allows the user to make a true/false choice. This value for the type attribute supports the additional attributes shown in the following table.

Attribute	Description	New in HTML5
checked	this attribute ensures that the check box is checked initially.	No
required	for input validation.	Yes
value	Specifies the data value submitted to the server when the check box is checked; defaults to on.	No

 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
<title>Example</title>
</head>
<body>
      <form method="post" action="http://yourServer/form">
            <p>
                  <label for="name"> Name: <input value="Mark" id="name"
                        name="name" />
                  </label>
            </p>
            <p>
                  <label for="password"> Password: <input type="password"
                        placeholder="Min 6 characters" id="password" name="password" />
                  </label>
            </p>
            <p>
                  <label for="fave"> Choice: <input value="choice" id="fave" name="fave" />
                  </label>
            </p>
            <p>
                  <label for="veggie"> Are you vegetarian: <input
                        type="checkbox" id="veggie" name="veggie" />
                  </label>
            </p>
            <input type="submit" value="Submit Vote" />
      </form>
</body>
</html>

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