Mod 1 Questions from HTML lesson 2

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Part One:

1. What is the attribute for indicate on the label element? Do you always have to use it? Why or why not?
  * the attribute "for" is used to tie the label element with its corresponding input on a form.  Not required if the input is within the label element.
2. What are 5 values for the type attribute of an input element and how do they work?
  * button: by default does nothing, but is interactable
  * radio: provides options in which only a single choice is possible
  * checkbox: value attribute must be defined to each box, multiple choices possible
  * email: checks for valid email address format, or accepts blank depending on settings
  * date: accepts only valid dates as an input, can provide clickable calendar
What is the significance of the name attribute in a form?
  * Is the replacement for id in HTML 5, and therefor must be unique amongst the other forms in the webpage? website?
What is a fieldset element?
  * A fieldset element goes within a form element.  It is used to provide a box around as well as legend and label to the input element contained within the fieldset.
Why would a legend element be important?
  * The legend will be used to display to the user the overall title of the form