Bootstrap's Default Settings
Individual form controls automatically receive some global styling with Bootstrap.
All textual <input>, <textarea>, and <select> elements with class="form-control" are set to width: 100%; by default.
Standard rules for Bootstrap forms:
- Add role="form" to the <form> element (helps improve accessibility for people using screen readers)
- Wrap labels and form controls in a <div> element with class="form-group" (needed for optimum spacing)
- Add class="form-control" to all textual <input>, <textarea>, and <select> elements
The following example creates a simple Bootstrap form with two input fields, one checkbox, and a submit button:
Bootstrap Form Example
<form role="form">
<div class="form-group">
<label for="email">Email address:</label>
<input
type="email" class="form-control" id="email">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label
for="pwd">Password:</label>
<input type="password"
class="form-control" id="pwd">
</div>
<div class="checkbox">
<label><input type="checkbox">
Remember me</label>
</div>
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-default">Submit</button>
</form>
Try it Yourself »
<form> Classes
| Class | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| .form-inline | Makes a <form> left-aligned with inline-block controls (This only applies to forms within viewports that are at least 768px wide) | Try it |
| .form-horizontal | Aligns labels and groups of form controls in a horizontal layout | Try it |