Input textarea

1. Can textarea be an input?
2. Why is textarea not an input?
3. What is the difference between an input of type text and a textarea?
4. How do I make text type input as textarea in HTML?

Can textarea be an input?

The <textarea> tag defines a multi-line text input control. The <textarea> element is often used in a form, to collect user inputs like comments or reviews. A text area can hold an unlimited number of characters, and the text renders in a fixed-width font (usually Courier).

Why is textarea not an input?

A textarea can contain multiple lines of text, so one wouldn't be able to pre-populate it using a value attribute. Similarly, the select element needs to be its own element to accommodate option sub-elements.

What is the difference between an input of type text and a textarea?

The difference between these both HTML field types is, that the input creates a smaller single line input box, while the textarea creates a bigger box meant for longer texts, like messages.

How do I make text type input as textarea in HTML?

To create a multi-line text input, use the HTML <textarea> tag. You can set the size of a text area using the cols and rows attributes. It is used within a form, to allow users to input text over multiple rows. Specifies that on page load the text area should automatically get focus.