help with a form

[Biggy2872]

Here is a copy of my current form...

<form action="feedback2.php" method="post">
<table border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" summary="feedback form">
<tr><td>Name:</td><td><input type="text" name="name" size="25" /></td></tr>
<tr><td>Email address:</td><td><input type="text" name="email" size="25" /></td></tr>
<tr><td>Subject line:</td><td><select name="subject" size="1">
<option value="General">General Inquiries</option>
<option value="Other">Other</option></select></td></tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2">
Questions/Comments:<br />
<textarea rows="15" cols="45" name="comments">Enter Your Message Here!</textarea>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" colspan="2">
<input type="submit" value="Send Message" /><br />
</td>
</tr>
</table>
</form>

my problem is that i want a textbox to appear when the "other" option is selected in the dropdown box...

<tr><td>Subject line:</td><td><select name="subject" size="1">
<option value="General">General Inquiries</option>
<option value="Other">Other</option></select></td></tr>

how would go about accomplishing this.. I can't figure out where to even begin... I'm just starting out in php after years of trying to avoid it, i'm loving it. Please Help

Biggy

[rsmith]

Use an ajax or JavaScript solution.

[sneakyimp]

this is not PHP you're looking for. It's Javascript:

<script type="text/javascript">
function myFunction(sel) {
  if (sel.options[sel.selectedIndex].value == "Other") {
    // show it
    document.getElementById('myDiv').style.display = '';
  } else {
    // hide it
    document.getElementById('myDiv').style.display = 'none';
  }
}
</script>
<div id="myDiv" style="display:none">
<input type="text" name="myTextBox" id="myTextBox">
</div>
<select name="subject" size="1" onChange="myFunction(this);">
<option value="General">General Inquiries</option>
<option value="Other">Other</option>
</select>

I haven't tested that but it should be pretty close

[Biggy2872]

Thank you for your help.. I will test that when i get a chance.

cheers,
Biggy