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HTML HTML Forms Form Basics The Button Element

Elena Paraschiv
Elena Paraschiv
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Posted by Elena Paraschiv
Elena Paraschiv
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What is the difference between in input type="submit" & button type="submit"

They both display the same. Is there any difference between the two? <input type="submit" value="Continue"> <button type="submit">Continue</button>

1 Answer

Austin Whipple
Austin Whipple
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Austin Whipple
Austin Whipple
29,725 Points

When used with forms, they're largely interchangeable (as long as you include the appropriate type and value on the button) with buttons being (I believe) the newer option. Buttons are also more versatile and can be used to attach any sort of JavaScript functionality to. Check out this W3C article and this Stackoverflow question about them.