How can I make an input field read only but still have it send data back to a form?

Question

I have an input field:

Answer 1

You should consider using input type="hidden" when submitting read-only fields. Otherwise, if you still need the value of input field to be visible, you should create another input (type=text) with a different name.

<input cid="Topic_Created" name="Topic.Created" type="hidden" value="6/5/2011 8:22:45 AM" />
<!--This is visible: -->
<input cid="Topic_Created" name="doesntmatter" size="25" type="text" value="6/5/2011 8:22:45 AM" />