HTML · Forms and controls

textarea

A multi-line text control. Set rows and cols, and let users resize when possible.

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Syntax

<textarea rows="…">…</textarea>

Example

Try it

<label for="bio">Bio</label>
<textarea id="bio" name="bio" rows="4" maxlength="280"></textarea>

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