Form Patterns

Quick Start

<form {...my_form} class="space-y-4">
	<fieldset class="fieldset">
		<legend class="fieldset-legend">Name</legend>
		<label class="validator input w-full">
			<input
				type="text"
				name="name"
				placeholder="Your name"
				class="grow"
				required
			/>
		</label>
	</fieldset>

	{#if my_form.error}
		<div class="alert alert-error">{my_form.error}</div>
	{/if}

	<button class="btn btn-block btn-primary" type="submit"
		>Submit</button
	>
</form>

Core Principles

• v5 structure: Use fieldset/fieldset-legend (NOT old form-control/label-text)
• Input wrapper: <label class="input w-full"> contains <input class="grow">
• Validation: Add validator class to label for automatic validation UI
• Selects/textareas: Apply classes directly (e.g., select w-full) - no wrapper
• Error handling: Remote functions provide .error property automatically
• Spacing: Use space-y-4 on forms for consistent spacing

Reference Files

• forms-guide.md - Complete DaisyUI v5 form patterns and examples