What html5 form attribute should be used for a zipcode?

Question

Is it best to use a \'text\' attribute with a limit on the number of characters, or can I use a number attribute in an input for a zipcode.

Just trying to get my head ar

Answer 1

There are various options from my POV, but I think the best is already given by Md Johorul Islam: the pattern attribute.

The options:

• Use a regular expression (the pattern attribute);
• Use a custom (jQuery) mask control, like jQuery mask;
• For the platforms where this is not supported, use type=text with a maxlength.

Note: Despite these options: always validate server side!