input type=“text” vs input type=“search” in HTML5

Question

I\'m new to HTML5 as begun to work with HTML5\'s new form input fields. When I\'m working with form input fields, especially and

Answer 1

Right now, there isn't a huge deal between them - maybe there never will be. However, the point is to give the browser-makers the ability to do something special with it, if they want.

Think about on cellphones, bringing up number pads, or type="email" bringing up a special version of the keyboard, with @ and .com and the rest available.

On a cellphone, search could bring up an internal search applet, if they wanted.

On the other side, it helps current devs with css.

input[type=search]:after { content : url("magnifying-glass.gif"); }