Clickable buttons and their types.
✍️ 3 exercises + code challenge in this lessonThe <button> element creates a clickable button. Unlike <input type="button">, it can contain text, icons and other elements.
type="submit" submits a form (the default inside a form).type="reset" resets a form's fields.type="button" does nothing by default; use it with JavaScript.Add disabled to make a button unclickable.
Mastering HTML Buttons helps you write clean and reliable HTML code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.
<style>
button { padding: 10px 18px; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; margin: 4px; }
.primary { background: #2563EB; color: white; }
.outline { background: white; border: 2px solid #2563EB; color: #2563EB; }
</style>
<button class="primary" type="button" onclick="alert('Hello!')">Say hello</button>
<button class="outline" type="button">Outline button</button>
<button disabled>Disabled</button>Check what you learned in “HTML Buttons”.
Make this a button that does not submit a form.
<button ="">Click</button>
Which attribute makes a button unclickable?
Add a disabled button with the text "Sold out".
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