updating a field in a form

hello, I have a mysql 'text' field that may need updating, how do I put the text out to a form where the user can edit it. Do I create a textarea then somehow put the data in the box ??. Doing the SqL/form stuff is OK, its howto genereate it so the user can edit it. D.T. ________________________________________________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient(s) please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited.If you are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to another person, use it for any purpose, or store or copy the information in any medium. > ************