What types of input are there?

In HTML, there are many types of input that allow users to enter different data. The main types are:

• text — a single-line text field.
• password — a password input field, characters are hidden.
• email — an email input field with format validation.
• number — a numeric input with arrows to change the value.
• tel — a telephone number input.
• url — a URL input with format checking.
• date, time, datetime-local — fields for selecting date and time.
• checkbox — a checkbox for selecting/deselecting.
• radio — switches for choosing one option from a group.
• file — file uploads.
• range — a slider for selecting a value from a range.
• color — color picker.

Each type is optimized for a specific kind of data and may have built-in validation and a specialized UI on mobile devices.