HTML accept Attribute

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The HTML accept attribute specifies the type of file that the server accepts. The submission is possible through a file upload.

You can only use this attribute on the <input> element. It is only used with <input type="file">.

The accept attribute must not be used as a validation tool. File uploads must be validated on the server.

Syntax

<input accept="file_extension | audio/* | video/* | image/* | media_type">

Example of the HTML accept attribute:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Title of the document</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <form action="/form/submit" method="post">
      <input type="file" name="Image" accept="image/*">
      <input type="submit">
    </form>
  </body>
</html>

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What is the purpose of the 'accept' attribute in HTML and where is it commonly used?

It's used in the <input> element to define the types of files that the server accepts from the user.

It creates a new HTML element.

It's used to specify the type of content that is to be inserted.

It's applied on the <input> element with types 'file', which allows the users to upload files.

It's used in the <p> element to style a paragraph.

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