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HTML <input> size Attribute

HTML input Tag Reference HTML <input> tag

Example

An HTML form with two input fields with a width of 35 and 4 characters:

<form action="form_action.asp">
  Email: <input type="text" name="email" size="35" /><br />
  PIN: <input type="text" name="pin" maxlength="4" size="4" /><br />
  <input type="submit" value="Submit" />
</form>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The size attribute is supported in all major browsers.

Definition and Usage

The size attribute specifies the visible width, in characters, of an <input> element.

Note: The size attribute works with the following input types: text and password.

Tip: To specify the maximum number of characters allowed in the <input> element, use the maxlength attribute.

Compatibility Notes

Since the size attribute is a visual design attribute, it is recommended to use CSS instead.

CSS syntax: <input style="width:100px" />

CSS Example: Set the width of an input field.

In our CSS tutorial you can find more details about the width property.

Syntax

<input size="number" />

Attribute Values

Value Description
number Specifies the width of an <input> element, in characters. Default value is 20

HTML input Tag Reference HTML <input> tag
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