Disable writing in input type number HTML5

Question

I want to disable writing into a field of type number, for avoiding strings data, and write just numbers, so how to enable scroll bars only ?

Answer 1

Firstly, your markup is incorrect. The form tags must surround the input tag:

Secondly, if you are using HTML5 and want a number input, you can use this:

(from W3Schools)

Be aware that current browser implementations of the "number" input vary.

You then reference the value using Javascript, or have it posted using the form.