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Learn How to Use Form Validation Attributes in HTML

Written by Mukesh Saini | 21 Dec, 2025 11:30:00 AM

Ensure users submit correct and complete data with HTML form validation.

Why Form Validation Matters

  • Prevents incomplete or incorrect submissions
  • Improves user experience
  • Reduces errors before sending data to the server

The required Attribute

Ensures the user fills out a field before submitting

Form cannot submit if the field is empty

The minlength and maxlength Attributes

Restrict the number of characters users can enter

  • minlength Minimum number of characters
  • maxlength Maximum number of characters

The pattern Attribute

Validates input against a regular expression

Enter 10 digit phone number
  • [0-9]{10} Exactly 10 digits
  • Useful for emails, phone numbers, postal codes, etc.

Combining Validation Attributes

  • required Mandatory field
  • minlength Password minimum length
  • pattern Email format validation