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How to Create a 'Mailto' Form in Dreamweaver
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On Insert bar, select Forms > Forum. Next, select Form box > Properties > enter properties.Next, choose fields. To add Submit button, select Button icon > set action to Submit Form > Save. This article explains how to create "Mailto" forms in Adobe Dreamweaver versions CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, 8, MX, and MX 2004.
Create Your " Mailto" Form
Follow these steps to create a Mailto form in Dreamweaver: Switch to the Forms tab on the Insert bar, and click on Forms. You'll now see a dropdown list of form elements you can add. To set the form properties, click on the Form box. In the Properties menu, enter the following: Action: mailto:thetargetemailaddress@something.comMethod: GETEnctype: text/plain Method: GET Enctype: text/plain Choose the fields you want from the Form tab on the Insert bar. To add the submit button, click the Button icon and set the action to Submit Form. Save the file. Upload the file to your web server and test it. What Are " Mailto" Forms
"Mailto" forms collect information entered by your website visitors. The data is then emailed to an address you designate. "Mailto" forms let site visitors contact a company representative, register for an event, pay a bill, respond to a survey, join a mailing list and perform other communication-oriented tasks online. A "mailto" form is one of the simplest forms to create in Dreamweaver and should take you, at most, about 30 minutes.
Tips
Setting the encoding type to text/plain is crucial; otherwise, you’ll get strange results.Remember that the proper functioning of "mailto" forms depends upon the web browsers, email clients and operating systems your site visitors use. They don’t always work. Test with a variety of combinations whenever possible. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Create a Drop-Down Menu in Dreamweaver How to Create Forms in Microsoft Access 2007 How to Send a Form via Email Use Access Input Forms to Enter and Modify Data How to Use Adobe Dreamweaver How to Remove Your Information From the Web How to Create a Gmail Alias How to Set up Gmail as Your Default Email in Firefox How to Ask Your Facebook Page Fans Questions How to Insert a Table in Microsoft Word 2013 How to Insert an Image Into Your Outlook for Mac Signature How to Make a Checklist in Google Docs How to Use Google Sheets How to Create a PlayStation Network Account How to Get a Tidal Student Discount How to Convert a Word Document to HTML Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies