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How do I get the information back to me?

Question:
I have completed my form but cannot figure out how to get theinformation sent back to me. In other words, when someone clicks SUBMITthey get an error message! I have no idea whether to use POST or what URLto use. Do I need a helper application?

Answer:
No. You do not need a helper application.

The way to do this is via a CGI script.You have to enter some specifications in youropening FORM tag. This may strike you as a bit odd, since SUBMIT isusually found at the end of the form, but that’s how it’s done.

You need to add the following HTML code to the openingform tag:


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