HTML isindex Tag
BLUF: Mastering HTML isindex Tag is a fundamental step in becoming a web developer. This guide covers the structure, syntax, and best practices for using this HTML element effectively.
Key Lesson: HTML isindex Tag
Web structure starts with solid HTML. Learn how HTML isindex Tag contributes to accessible and semantic web pages in the tutorial below.
HTML <isindex> element is utilized to create a one-line text input on a webpage for querying a document. When a user submits input to the server, the server responds with a list of pages that match the query.
The <isindex> element is versatile and can be inserted at any point in the content, although it is recommended to place it within the <head> element whenever possible.
Note: Do not use <isindex> tag as it is not supported by HTML5, instead of it you can use form <input> which will do the same work.
Syntax
Example
<isindex prompt = "Search your document here" />
Here are some details regarding the HTML <isindex> element:
| Display | None |
|---|---|
| Start tag/End tag | Only Start tag (End tag forbidden) |
| An element of | Document Structure |
Example
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<isindex prompt = "Search your document here" />
</head>
</html>
Attribute
Tag-specific Attribute
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | hint-text | It adds value as a label for the search text field. |
| action | URL | It is used to send the query to different URL instead of current document. |
Global Attribute
HTML <isindex> element facilitates the utilization of Global Attributes.
Event attribute
HTML <isindex> tag enables the utilization of Event Attributes.
Supporting Browsers
| Element | Chrome | IE | Firefox | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
<isindex> |
No | No | No | No | No |
