HTML Buttons
Buttons are controls that perform an action. The <button> element is the normal HTML way to create one. Inside a form, a button with type="submit" submits the form. A button with type="button" is a normal button that does not submit the form by itself. type="reset" can reset form controls to their initial values. A button is for an action. A link is for navigation. That difference is simple and important: use <a> when you are going somewhere, and <button> when you are doing something.
Why this matters
- ·Buttons make actions clear.
- ·Button types tell the browser what the action is.
- ·Using buttons and links correctly improves accessibility and behavior.
Common mistakes
- ·Using a link as a fake button can make behavior confusing.
- ·Leaving a form button type unclear can cause accidental submissions.
- ·Buttons should have clear text or an accessible name.
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Frequently asked questions
An action.
Practice questions
Question 1
Create a submit button.
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Question 2
Create a normal action button.
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