logging Forms vars to browser

[JakesSA]

Forms Forms and once again those lovely forms...

Maybe this will be a simple answer to some out there!

Ive got an update page that updates my DB.

The user can see what he or she whants to edit if I put the data in the following:

:)  <input type="text" name="description" 
    value="<? echo $formVars["description"]; ?>" size=50>

BUT as soon as I put it in a multiple line textarea, the data does NOT show in the web browser for editing

🙁 <textarea name="description" cols="50" rows="5" value="<? echo $formVars["description"]; ?>"></textarea>

I will be greatful for any help

[Weedpacket]

15 seconds' look at any basic HTML tutorial would show what the problem is.
<textarea name="description" cols="50" rows="5"><? echo $formVars["description"]; ?></textarea>

[JakesSA]

Thanks for the help 🙂