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File Upload Button

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Summary

This lesson discusses how to make a file upload button that can be customized. The original file input remains in use but is visually hidden, then the stylized label element acts as the button that opens the file selection dialog. Once the file is selected, the file name can be displayed so that the user gets a clear confirmation.

Key points

Use the original <input type="file"> to keep the upload function running and accessible
Connect the label to the input via the for attribute or pack the input inside the label
The accept attribute limits file types and allows multiple more than one file
Displays the file name of the file property, and validates the file size and type on the server

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