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

Bonus point: input type="search" has the ability to use the onsearch attribute (although I have noticed this does NOT work in Microsofts new Edge Browser), which eliminates the need to write a custom onkeypress=if(key=13) { function() } thing.