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What is the form tag and how can I use it?

By Jennifer Kyrnin, About.com

Question: What is the form tag and how can I use it?

Answer:

The form tag uses a backend program or CGI. The action is the source for the CGI that will implement the form. This is not a text page or HTML, it is usually written in Perl or C and is an executable program on the Web server.

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