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Figure 11-4. This simple search box is based on well-formed, semantic HTML.
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Although the search input is technically a form, it is not necessary to include every last
HTML tag related to forms. For instance, a

tag with a nested tag
would be overkill since the description would take longer to disseminate than the form
itself. However, these same tags are invaluable for a page offering advanced search
options, where the form might have multiple query fields, drop-downs, and other filters.
Page placement
Building the search input form is relatively simple compared to the challenge of implementing
it into the site design. There are no hard and fast rules, save two:
1. The search field should exist on the page: It only complicates a user??™s life when
there is just a link to a search page instead of an actual search form. Treating it as
another navigation item defeats the purpose of search; the simplicity of typing in a
few keywords??”as a complement to the primary navigation??”is significantly hindered
when people have to use the main navigation just to get to the search feature.

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