Form.
Collects related values for a single task or submission.
See it in context
What it is
A form gives structure to input fields, instructions, and actions. It should make the purpose and expected outcome clear while preserving entered information when a correctable error occurs.
When to use it
Group related fields, label them clearly, and give the submission action a specific name.
Know the difference
A collection of settings may apply immediately; a form often commits its values through submission.
Across platforms
Web
Use a native button for an action and an anchor for navigation. Preserve keyboard activation and a visible focus indicator.
iOS · iPadOS · Android
Provide a comfortable touch target, use familiar system symbols when appropriate, and show a clear pressed or selected state.
macOS · Windows · Linux
Keep pointer, keyboard, and focus behavior consistent. Common commands can additionally expose a menu item or keyboard shortcut.
Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.