[thelist] input type="image" vs. input type="button"

[Christian Heilmann]

On 8/24/06, jono at charlestonwebsolutions.com
<jono at charlestonwebsolutions.com> wrote:
> I need a new approach to a select menu for web site navigation that uses
> an image (input type="image") instead of a "go" or "submit" button (input
> type="button").
>
> Is it not reasonably possible to use a nice looking image instead of a
> 'submit' or 'go' button?  I've sorted through a lot of websites, and not
> too many focus on using images as submit buttons for a select menu that
> navigates a site.
>
> This works just fine, but relies on JavaScript and does not use an image
> for the button - two things I want to change.  I am open to anything, but
> prefer accessible, non-JavaScript dependant, and a PHP solution if
> possible.  Eventually the menu will get its <option>s from a database -
> PHP/MySQL - but I am still in the process of becoming a Programmer.

What is wrong with <input type="image"> and a redirect script in PHP?

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