How to Edit an HTML Form
Editing an HTML form involves editing the .html file for the page that contains the form. A .html file is a simple text file that can be opened in any text editor. The file will contain the text for the file along with html tags that tell the browser how to display the text and where to place links and images. The form is enclosed between the "<form>" and "</form>" tags. Each element of the form will have an accompanying "<input>" tag.
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Instructions
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Open the .html file in a text editor such as Windows notepad.
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Find the section of the file that is enclosed within the "<form>" and "</form>" tags. This is where you will edit your form.
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Make the changes. Text boxes are indicated by the "<input type="text">" tag. Radio buttons are indicated by the "<input type = "radio"> tag. Checkboxes are indicated by the "<input type = "checkbox">" tag. Drop down menus are indicated by the "<input type = "select"> tag.
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Save the file.
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Test your changes by viewing the file in a web browser. You can view a local file in a web browser by choosing "Open" under the "File" menu in the toolbar.
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Close the file when you are finished making your changes.
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Place the file on your web server.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use Microsoft word or another word processor to edit .html files as this will cause formatting problems when the file is viewed in the browser.
