HTML Reference Guide : FIELDSET Command

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<FIELDSET> Command

Command Syntax:
<FIELDSET>
  <LEGEND>Field Legend</LEGEND>
  some text or some commands
  . . .
</FIELDSET>
The command creates a bordered field with a legend useful for identifying discrete areas of text or areas for data input within a form.
The command is specific to the Internet Explorer browser.
See also: <LEGEND>, <FORM>

Example:

<FORM method="post">
  <FIELDSET>
    <LEGEND>
      <B>Your Name</B>
    </LEGEND>
      <B>First Name:</B>
      <INPUT name="fname"
             type="text"
             size=10">
      <B>Last Name:</B>
      <INPUT name="lname"
             type="text"
             size=10">
  </FIELDSET>

  <FIELDSET>
    <LEGEND>
      <B>Personal Data</B>
    </LEGEND>
      <B>Sex:</B>
      <INPUT name="sex"
             type="text"
             size=3">
      <B>Age:</B>
      <INPUT name="age"
             type="text"
             size=3">
      <B>Date of Birth:</B>
      <INPUT name="dob"
             type="text"
             size=9">
  </FIELDSET>
</FORM>

Yields - (simulated)

Only in the Internet Explorer browser.

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