placeholder

Summary

The placeholder attribute specifies a short hint that describes the expected value of an input field (e.g. a sample value or a short description of the expected format).

Applies to	[HTMLInputElement](/html/elements/input)

The short hint is displayed in the input field before the user enters a value.

Examples

Address: <input type="text" name="address" placeholder="Insert here your address" />
Date of birth: <input type="text" name="day" placeholder="DD" />
<input type="text" name="month" placeholder="MM" />
<input type="text" name="year" placeholder="YYYY" />

Notes

Remarks

The placeholder attribute can be used on text or text area input controls, or with text-based input attributes URL or email. The following example shows the placeholder text on a URL input field.

Syntax

Standards information

HTML5 A vocabulary and associated APIs for HTML and XHTML, Section 4.10.7.3.12

Attributions

Microsoft Developer Network: [Windows Internet Explorer API reference Article]