<BUTTON> Command

Command Syntax: <BUTTON command parameters> Defines a button within a <FORM>. At present the command functions only in the Internet Explorer browser. See also:  <FORM>.

Command Parameters: name="button name" Declares the control name for the button within the form. disabled Declares that the button is disabled. type="button | submit | reset" Declares the button type where: button - creates a form push button. submit - creates a form submit button. reset - creates a form reset or clear button. value="initial value" Declares the initial value, if any, associated with a push button.  This parameter is not necessary with submit or reset buttons.

Examples: <FORM method="post"> <b>Your Name:</b><BR> <INPUT type="text" name="first_name" size=20><BR> <BUTTON name="reset" type="reset"> <IMG src="../images/oops.gif" tppabs="http://www.netstrider.com/tutorials/HTMLRef/images/oops.gif" alt="OOPS!" height=40 width=150> </BUTTON> </FORM> Yields - Your Name:     Only in the Internet Explorer browser. The image referenced, oops.gif, becomes the button.  In this case, a form clear button. Enter data in the input box and then press the button below it to see the effect.

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