HTML <textarea> Tag: The HTML<textarea> tag specifies a multi-line text input control. A text area can hold an unlimited number of characters, and the text renders in a fixed-width font (usually Courier). And the size of a text area can be specified by the cols and rows attributes, or even better through CSS’ height and width properties.
HTML<textarea>Tag
This HTML textarea tag supports both the global and the event attributes.
Syntax: <textarea> Text </textarea>
Browser compatibility
The HTML textarea tag is supported by different types of browsers.
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Opera
- Safari
- Internet Explorer
Example:
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <textarea rows="4" cols="50"> FreshersNow.Com is one of the best job sites in India for freshers. In this website, we provide latest job updates for freshers and experienced professionals. </textarea> </body> </html>
Output:
Attributes that are supported by the <textarea> tag
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cols | number | Specifies the visible width of a text area |
| disabled | disabled | Specifies that a text area should be disabled |
| name | text | Specifies a name for a text area |
| readonly | readonly | Specifies that a text area should be read-only |
| rows | number | Specifies the visible number of lines in a text area |