Re: non-editable text area

Input boxes are for user input. Period.  If used them differently than what 
the user expects, the problem belongs to the code designer and not the user.

If you are relying on a multi-page order form where page one provides for 
inputting data by the user, then use the input boxes as intended.  When the 
user submits the page for verification prior to final submission, the data 
collected can be displayed via JavaScript and thus prevent any user 
modification.

At 17:41 2001-08-22 +0000, woodduck(at)mbay.net wrote:
>Hi John,
>
>Well, I do differ.  There are times when you don't want the user to mess 
>with the
>info in the box.  For instance, I have an order form.  The user inputs the
>quantity he/she wants and the calculated amount appears in a text box 
>elsewhere
>on the form.  If that user were to have the ability to make changes in the 
>box
>reflecting the calculated total, it could cause real problems.
>
>Peggi
>
>Peggi Rodgers
>Flash Developer
>Misty Canyon Designs
>www.mistycanyon.com
>prodgers(at)mistycanyon.com
>
>
> > While others may certainly differ, I think form controls are best used
> > to allow user input. Period.
> >
> > --John
> >


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