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How to Create Multi-Step Forms With Vanilla JavaScript and CSS
- Multi-step forms are useful for large forms as it breaks them down into sections for a better experience.
- The HTML page for the multi-step form should be divided into sections, and buttons for easy navigation.
- JavaScript controls the navigation and includes conditional validation for required fields.
- Real-time validation handles improper entries and error messages cleared on input correction.
- A summary section at the end is added for the user to review inputs and submit them.
- Accessibility is important, and using semantic HTML, appropriate labels, and good contrast and font choices can make it easier.
- Adding attributes like vital alerts, aria-invalid, etc., on an error state can help screen readers, and audio guidance is possible.
- The multi-step form can be used for various forms such as Job applications, subscriptions, registration, contacts us forms, etc.
- The process can be challenging but can offer a lot of value, even for accessibility and overall user experience; try repeated testing.
- Related links include, How to Structure a Web Form (MDN), Multi-page Forms (W3C.org), and Create accessible forms (A11y Project).
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