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HTML inputmode attribute: pick the mobile keyboard

Last reviewed November 3, 2026

inputmode only hints which virtual keyboard a phone shows: none, text, decimal, numeric, tel, search, email or url. Unlike type, it adds no validation and doesn't change the submitted value. For digit strings that aren't quantities, like ZIP codes, use type="text" inputmode="numeric" with pattern, so leading zeros are kept.

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<input type="text" name="zip" inputmode="numeric" pattern="[0-9]{5}" autocomplete="postal-code">

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<form action="https://splitforms.com/api/submit" method="POST">
  <input type="hidden" name="access_key" value="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY">

  <label for="zip">ZIP code</label>
  <input type="text" id="zip" name="zip" inputmode="numeric" pattern="[0-9]{5}" autocomplete="postal-code" required>

  <label for="code">One-time code</label>
  <input type="text" id="code" name="code" inputmode="numeric" autocomplete="one-time-code" pattern="[0-9]{6}">

  <label for="amount">Amount</label>
  <input type="text" id="amount" name="amount" inputmode="decimal">

  <!-- Honeypot: hidden from people, bots fill it in -->
  <input type="checkbox" name="botcheck" style="display:none">

  <button type="submit">Send</button>
</form>

inputmode values

Which keyboard does each inputmode value show?

Each inputmode value asks the phone for a different on-screen keyboard, while the field still accepts and submits whatever text is typed.

Which keyboard does each inputmode value show?
Value	Keyboard shown	Use it for
`none`	No on-screen keyboard	Fields that open your own picker or keypad
`text`	The standard keyboard (the default)	Ordinary text
`decimal`	Digits plus a decimal separator	Prices, amounts, weights
`numeric`	Digits 0–9 only	ZIP codes, one-time codes, card numbers, PINs
`tel`	Telephone keypad with 0–9, * and #	Phone numbers (prefer `type="tel"`)
`search`	Standard keyboard with a Search key	Search boxes (prefer `type="search"`)
`email`	Keyboard with @ and . keys	Email addresses (prefer `type="email"`)
`url`	Keyboard with / and . keys	Web addresses (prefer `type="url"`)

The exact layout depends on the phone OS and the keyboard app the visitor uses.

Sources: MDN: inputmode

Attributes · inputmode

Which attributes go with inputmode?

inputmode picks the keyboard. These attributes add the checks and autofill it leaves out.

HTML inputmode attribute attributes and what each one does
Attribute	What it does	Docs
`inputmode`	The keyboard hint, like `inputmode="numeric"`. It changes only the on-screen keyboard, not what the field accepts.	MDN
`pattern`	A regular expression the whole value must match, like `[0-9]{5}`. Add it, because `inputmode` checks nothing.	MDN
`autocomplete`	Lets the browser fill the field, such as `postal-code` or `one-time-code` for codes sent by SMS.	MDN
`enterkeyhint`	Sets the label of the Enter key on mobile keyboards, such as `next`, `done` or `send`.	MDN

Common mistakes

inputmode mistakes to avoid

Most problems come from using type="number" for codes, or expecting inputmode to validate.

Don't use type=number for ZIP codes or card numbers
type="number" drops leading zeros, adds spinner arrows and can change the value when the visitor scrolls. Use type="text" with inputmode="numeric" for digit strings that aren't quantities.
inputmode adds no validation
A visitor can still paste or type letters. Add pattern, like [0-9]{5}, and check the value again on the server.
Desktop browsers ignore it
inputmode only changes on-screen keyboards. On a laptop with a physical keyboard, nothing changes.
numeric has no minus or decimal key on iPhone
The iOS numeric keypad shows only digits. Use inputmode="decimal" for amounts that need a decimal point.
Don't add it to email, tel or url inputs
type="email", type="tel" and type="url" already show the right keyboard. Adding inputmode there is redundant.

Sources: WHATWG HTML Standard: inputmode · MDN: inputmode

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What is the difference between inputmode and type="number"?

type="number" makes a number field: it blocks non-numbers, adds spinners, checks min, max and step, and drops leading zeros. inputmode="numeric" only shows a number keyboard on phones; the field stays a text field and sends exactly what was typed.

How do I show a numeric keyboard for a ZIP code?

Use <input type="text" inputmode="numeric" pattern="[0-9]{5}" autocomplete="postal-code">. Phones show a number keyboard, the pattern checks for five digits, and a ZIP like 02134 keeps its leading zero.

Does inputmode validate the input?

No. inputmode only changes the on-screen keyboard. Visitors can still paste letters, so add pattern for a browser check and validate the value on the server.

What is the difference between inputmode decimal and numeric?

numeric shows digits 0 to 9 only. decimal adds the decimal separator for the visitor's locale, such as a dot or comma, so use it for prices and amounts.

Does inputmode work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android both support inputmode and switch the on-screen keyboard. The exact layout depends on the OS and the keyboard app, and desktop browsers ignore it.

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