Summary  
This chapter explains how to use the HTML `<button>` element to create clickable controls and how to set its `type` attribute (e.g., `type="button"`) to distinguish generic button actions from form submissions.

General domain of usage  
Web user interface development

The `<button>` tag in HTML is used to create a clickable button that can trigger an action, such as submitting a form, executing a JavaScript function like opening and closing a pop-up window, or toggling a mobile menu. By default, the `<button>` has the `type` attribute, and its value is `submit`. However, you often need to specify `type="button"`.

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The `<a>` tag is used for creating hyperlinks to other web pages, documents, or resources. 

In contrast, the `<button>` tag is used for creating interactivity on a web page, triggering an event, or performing an action. It's essential not to mix their purposes.

Note

Can you use a `<button>` tag to submit a form?

What is the main difference between the `<a>` tag and the `<button>` tag?

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Adding Buttons

1. Can you use a `<button>` tag to submit a form?

2. What is the main difference between the `<a>` tag and the `<button>` tag?

Adding Buttons

Adding Buttons

1. Can you use a <button> tag to submit a form?

2. What is the main difference between the <a> tag and the <button> tag?

Adding Buttons

1. Can you use a `<button>` tag to submit a form?

2. What is the main difference between the `<a>` tag and the `<button>` tag?