10 HTML attributes you might not know exist.

This article covers 10 HTML attributes that you may not be familiar with. These include the autocomplete, download, contenteditable, read-only, accept, autofocus, spell check, hidden, controls, and autoplay attributes. Each attribute is briefly explained and an example is provided.
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HTML is the language to put words on the internet.

We use it every day.

But here are 10 HTML attributes you might not know to exist:🧵👇

1. Autocomplete

→ The autocomplete attributes specify whether the browser is allowed to aid in filling out the form fields or not.

→ If turned on, it will assist users with auto-filling options such as email, phone numbers, nationality, and so on.



2. Download

→ The download attribute on an anchor tag specifies that the file/object should be downloaded to the local storage when a user clicks on the hyperlink.



3. Content Editable

→ The contenteditable attribute allows the user to edit the content of an element.

4. Readonly

→ The read-only attribute specifies that an input field is read-only and can't be edited.



5. Accept

→ The accept attribute value is a string that defines the file types the file input should accept.



6. Autofocus

→ The autofocus attribute indicates that the particular element should be focused on page load.



7. Spell Check

→ The spellcheck attribute defines whether the element is checked for spelling errors.

. Hidden

→ The hidden attribute specifies whether or not the element is visible.



9. Controls

→ The controls attribute specifies whether or not the audio-video controls should be displayed on the default player.



10. Autoplay

→ The autoplay attribute ensures that the audio/video will automatically start playing as soon as it is loaded.



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