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RFC 1866 - 8.1.2.3. Check Box: INPUT TYPE=CHECKBOX
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8.1.2.3. Check Box: INPUT TYPE=CHECKBOX
An <INPUT> element with `TYPE=CHECKBOX' represents a boolean choice.
A set of such elements with the same name represents an n-of-many
choice field. Required attributes are:
- NAME
-
symbolic name for the form field corresponding to this
element or group of elements.
- VALUE
-
The portion of the value of the field contributed by
this element.
Optional attributes are:
- CHECKED
-
indicates that the initial state is on.
For example:
<p>What flavors do you like?
<input type=checkbox name=flavor value=vanilla>Vanilla<br>
<input type=checkbox name=flavor value=strawberry>Strawberry<br>
<input type=checkbox name=flavor value=chocolate checked>Chocolate<br>
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RFC 1866 - 8.1.2.3. Check Box: INPUT TYPE=CHECKBOX