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HTML Placeholder Attribute

Oct 12, 2022
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HTML placeholder Attribute

Definition

The placeholder Attribute specifies an expected value or default text that will display inside a <input> or <textarea> element. When a user starts typing, the placeholder will disappear.

Applicable Elements

The placeholder Attribute can be used with the following elements:

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