[thelist] clear form code

[Ken Schaefer]

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: From: thelist-bounces at lists.evolt.org [mailto:thelist-
: bounces at lists.evolt.org] On Behalf Of Ian Anderson
: Subject: Re: [thelist] clear form code
: 
: Bruce Gilbert wrote:
: 
: > what code is it again to set a clear form button that clears out all
: > of the text you enter into a form prior to submitting.
: 
: Regarding this, Joe Clark suggests [1] (and I agree) that reset buttons
: have no place on public web forms, and are destructive for usability.
: 
: Is there a consensus that reset buttons are bad practice and should not
: be used, or has anyone any sensible benefits to point out that may have
: eluded notice? Like, a once-in-a-blue-moon scenario perhaps?

Maybe when Joe has some evidence other than his opinion, I might agree. I've
personally used reset buttons on more than one occaision. Not often, but more
than "once in a blue moon". I can't speak for anyone else.

Cheers
Ken