RE: [PHP] checkbox checked?

From: Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 02:07:24 +0000
Subject: RE: [PHP] checkbox checked?
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> > > How would I check if a checkbox is checked? I have a form that will > > > require the one checkbox in it, to be checked. I have learned how to > > > validate mail, names, ETC, but I have run into a wall on this one. > > > > I believe that PHP (3 anyway) doesn't set the variable in > HTTP_POST_VARS for > > unchecked check boxes so... > > > > If you have > > > > <input type="checkbox" name="Contact_Requested" > > value="True"> > Please contact > > me as soon as possible regarding this matter > > > > In a checked situation there will be a variable called > Contact_Requested set > > (or HTTP_POST_VARS['Contact_Requested']) > > > > If it is unchecked before the form is submitted then it won't be there. > > > > if ($checkbox <=0); > echo "you must accept the rules, before you can join"; > else > > I don't know if <=0 will work. > Just use isset as in: if (!isset($checkbox)) { echo "you must accept the rules, before you can join"; } else { Regards Grant Walters Walters & Associates, P O Box 13-043 Johnsonville, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND Telephone: +64 4 4765175, CellPhone 025488265

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