Create Forms Using DreamWeaver

Step 4: Adding Form Objects to Form

Definitions:

• Form Objects are the fields where users will click on or type information. Sometimes known as form fields.
• Check Boxes can be used alone or in groups. They are different than radio buttons because users can click more than one check box in one question area.
• Radio Buttons are always used in groups of two or more and users can only select one of the options.
• Text Fields are single-line text boxes.
• Text Areas are multi-line text boxes.
• Advanced Buttons are not dealt with here, but can be played with and figured out with some practice.

1. Click cursor inside second row in first column.
2. Type directive or name for form object.
   1. (i.e. Your Name (Last, First):)
3. Click cursor inside second row in second column.
4. Click Text Field icon in Forms Palette (see screen shots).
5. Name the text field by typing name in box in lower left corner of Properties box (at bottom of page).
6. Follow directions 1 – 3 to add any form objects, except (see screen shot below):

   1. Add radio button or checkbox in second column, then type button or box name after it.
   2. Press Shift + Enter to create a single line break to separate radio buttons or checkboxes from each other within the same row of a table.
   3. Click Button icon in Forms Palette to create submit or reset buttons.
      1. ( Note: A reset button is often unneeded and will upset the user if clicked accidentally).

   See Finished Form: