#Disk formatting patterns + sans code#
This is just some simple code to display the entered SSN onscreen so you can see it. Finally, autocomplete is set to off to avoid password managers and session restore features trying to set its value, since this isn't a password at all. The required attribute is used to indicate that this control must have a value. The minlength and maxlength attributes are set to 9 and 12, respectively, to require that the value be at least nine and no more than 12 characters (the former without separating characters between the groups of digits and the latter with them). The inputmode is set to numeric to encourage devices with virtual keyboards to switch to a numeric keypad layout for easier entry. In addition, it allows the three groups of digits to be separated by a space, a dash ("-"), or nothing. Obviously, this regexp doesn't guarantee a valid SSN (since we don't have access to the Social Security Administration's database), but it does ensure the number could be one it generally avoids values that cannot be valid. This uses a pattern which limits the entered value to strings representing legal Social Security numbers.
It may fill in a new suggested password, or it might show the user an interface for creating one. The new password may be generated in a variety of ways, depending on the password manager in use. new-passwordĪllow the browser or password manager to automatically enter a new password for the site this is used on "change your password" and "new user" forms, on the field asking the user for a new password. This provides more information than on does, since it lets the browser or password manager automatically enter currently-known password for the site in the field, but not to suggest a new one. current-passwordĪllow the browser or password manager to enter the current password for the site.
#Disk formatting patterns + sans software#
Note that some software ignores this value, since it's typically harmful to users' ability to maintain safe password practices. offĭon't allow the browser or password manager to automatically fill out the password field. This isn't as informative as using either current-password or new-password.
For passwords, this should typically be one of the following: onĪllow the browser or a password manager to automatically fill out the password field. To allow the user's password manager to automatically enter the password, specify the autocomplete attribute.