MM2022 Intermediate Scripting Languages

week 7

The focus of week 7 is the complexity of creating forms using CSS instead of tables. Some complex multi-page forms may still require table structures until changes in CSS and XHTML 2.0, but for now, consider how CSS can create appropriate form layout.

Handouts/downloads

Form Examples

Level One Learning Objects

Accessable Forms Tutorial set for CSS based forms.
Tableless Forms Examples of creating forms with CSS
Form(s) and Function Another approach to create basic CSS styled forms
Form Layout Templates A methodology to creating CSS based forms
Formatting Conclusion Advice about designing forms with CSS.

Level Two Learning Objects

Registration Example A registration form example.
Designing Forms Designing forms with CSS
Going to Print Eric Meyer on Print Style Sheets
Print Versions A primer on the use of print style sheets
Print Different Space for a brief description of the lo

Level Three Learning Objects

Web Consortium Forms Web Consortium document section about Forms.
Bulletproof Forms A chapter of Dan Cederholm's book.
Form Controls Form elements and controls from different browsers
Forms and Usability Discussions about new issues in forms.