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<h1>The input placeholder attribute</h1>
<p>The placeholder attribute specifies a short hint that describes the expected value of an input field.</p>
<form action="/action_page.php">
<label for="phone">Enter a phone number:</label>
<input type="tel" id="phone" name="phone" placeholder="123-45-678" pattern="[0-9]{3}-[0-9]{2}-[0-9]{3}"><br><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
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