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Posted by Benjamin Niemann on 03/14/06 12:17
Rebekha Ljoekelsoey wrote:
> Can I ask for clarification regarding hidden elements in forms and the use
> of the mailto:
>
> I have recently been told that the inclusion of the mailto: will render
> the form inoperative
> <input type="hidden" name="recipient" value="mailto:name@server.co.uk">
>
> Mailto: in the hidden field shouldn't be there are it makes the form
> inoperable. Mailto: should only be used in a normal email link.
>
> Your comments would be warmly appreciated
Never heard of a problem with such values. From the browsers point of view
it is just some text that is to be sent to the server along with the other
values from visible or hidden controls.
Using 'mailto:...' for the ACTION attribute of the FORM element does often
not work as intended, because it requires fully configured mail setup on
the visitors computer - something that is not available, if the user uses
webmail or no mail at all.
And 'mailto:...' may not work in A HREF for the same reason.
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Benjamin Niemann
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