HTML Reference
HTML by AlphabetHTML by Function
HTML Attributes
HTML Events
HTML Valid DTDs
HTML Colornames
HTML Colorpicker
HTML Colormixer
HTML Character Sets
HTML ASCII
HTML ISO-8859-1
HTML Symbols
HTML URL Encode
HTML Lang Codes
HTTP Messages
HTML Tags
<!--><!DOCTYPE>
<a>
<abbr>
<acronym>
<address>
<applet>
<area>
<b>
<base>
<basefont>
<bdo>
<big>
<blockquote>
<body>
<br>
<button>
<caption>
<center>
<cite>
<code>
<col>
<colgroup>
<dd>
<del>
<dfn>
<dir>
<div>
<dl>
<dt>
<em>
<fieldset>
<font>
<form>
<frame>
<frameset>
<head>
<h1> - <h6>
<hr>
<html>
<i>
<iframe>
<img>
<input>
<ins>
<kbd>
<label>
<legend>
<li>
<link>
<map>
<menu>
<meta>
<noframes>
<noscript>
<object>
<ol>
<optgroup>
<option>
<p>
<param>
<pre>
<q>
<s>
<samp>
<script>
<select>
<small>
<span>
<strike>
<strong>
<style>
<sub>
<sup>
<table>
<tbody>
<td>
<textarea>
<tfoot>
<th>
<thead>
<title>
<tr>
<tt>
<u>
<ul>
<var>
HTML <textarea> Tag
Example
An HTML text area:
At W3Schools you will find all the Web-building tutorials you need, from basic HTML to advanced XML, SQL, ASP, and PHP.
</textarea>
Try it yourself »
Browser Support
The <textarea> tag is supported in all major browsers.
Definition and Usage
The <textarea> tag defines a multi-line text input control.
A text area can hold an unlimited number of characters, and the text renders in a fixed-width font (usually Courier).
The size of a text area is specified by the cols and rows attributes.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
NONE
Required Attributes
DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0 DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
| Attribute | Value | Description | DTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| cols | number | Specifies the visible width of a text area | STF |
| rows | number | Specifies the visible number of lines in a text area | STF |
Optional Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description | DTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| disabled | disabled | Specifies that a text area should be disabled | STF |
| name | text | Specifies the name for a text area | STF |
| readonly | readonly | Specifies that a text area should be read-only | STF |
Standard Attributes
The <textarea> tag supports the following standard attributes:
| Attribute | Value | Description | DTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| accesskey | character | Specifies a keyboard shortcut to access an element | STF |
| class | classname | Specifies a classname for an element | STF |
| dir | rtl ltr |
Specifies the text direction for the content in an element | STF |
| id | id | Specifies a unique id for an element | STF |
| lang | language_code | Specifies a language code for the content in an element | STF |
| style | style_definition | Specifies an inline style for an element | STF |
| tabindex | number | Specifies the tab order of an element | STF |
| title | text | Specifies extra information about an element | STF |
| xml:lang | language_code | Specifies a language code for the content in an element, in XHTML documents | STF |
More information about Standard Attributes.
Event Attributes
The <textarea> tag supports the following event attributes:
| Attribute | Value | Description | DTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| onblur | script | Script to be run when an element loses focus | STF |
| onchange | script | Script to be run when an element change | STF |
| onclick | script | Script to be run on a mouse click | STF |
| ondblclick | script | Script to be run on a mouse double-click | STF |
| onfocus | script | Script to be run when an element gets focus | STF |
| onmousedown | script | Script to be run when mouse button is pressed | STF |
| onmousemove | script | Script to be run when mouse pointer moves | STF |
| onmouseout | script | Script to be run when mouse pointer moves out of an element | STF |
| onmouseover | script | Script to be run when mouse pointer moves over an element | STF |
| onmouseup | script | Script to be run when mouse button is released | STF |
| onkeydown | script | Script to be run when a key is pressed | STF |
| onkeypress | script | Script to be run when a key is pressed and released | STF |
| onkeyup | script | Script to be run when a key is released | STF |
| onselect | script | Script to be run when an element is selected | STF |
More information about Event Attributes.
W3Schools' Online Certification
The perfect solution for professionals who need to balance work, family, and career building.
More than 10 000 certificates already issued!
The HTML Certificate documents your knowledge of HTML.
The CSS Certificate documents your knowledge of advanced CSS.
The JavaScript Certificate documents your knowledge of JavaScript and HTML DOM.
The jQuery Certificate documents your knowledge of jQuery.
The XML Certificate documents your knowledge of XML, XML DOM and XSLT.
The ASP Certificate documents your knowledge of ASP, SQL, and ADO.
The PHP Certificate documents your knowledge of PHP and SQL (MySQL).
| WEB HOSTING |
|---|
| Best Web Hosting |
| PHP MySQL Hosting |
| Best Hosting Coupons |
| UK Reseller Hosting |
| Cloud Hosting |
| Top Web Hosting |
| $7.95/mo SEO Hosting |
| Premium Website Design |
| WEB BUILDING |
|---|
| Download XML Editor |
| FREE Website BUILDER |
| Free Website Templates Free CSS Templates |
| Make Your Own Website |
| W3SCHOOLS EXAMS |
|---|
|
Get Certified in: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, PHP, and ASP |
| W3SCHOOLS BOOKS |
|---|
|
New Books: HTML, CSS JavaScript, and Ajax |
| STATISTICS |
|---|
|
Browser Statistics Browser OS Browser Display |
| SHARE THIS PAGE |
|---|
Tutorials, references, and examples are constantly reviewed to avoid errors, but we cannot warrant full correctness of all content.
While using this site, you agree to have read and accepted our terms of use and privacy policy.
Copyright 1999-2012 by Refsnes Data. All Rights Reserved.