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The "textarea" element in HTML5 is used to create a multi-line text input field, where the user can input a large amount of text, such as a message or a description. It is a commonly used form element for gathering user input.

Some use cases for the "textarea" element include:

1. Collecting feedback or comments from users, such as on a contact or feedback form.
2. Allowing users to input a large amount of text, such as a lengthy description, a blog post, or a message.
3. Gathering information that may contain line breaks, such as an address or a list of items.

The "textarea" element is defined by the <textarea></textarea> tag, and can be customized using attributes such as "rows" and "cols" to set the height and width of the textarea, and "name" to give it a unique identifier for form processing.

Here is an example of textarea tag:

<label for="message">Write your message</label>
<textarea name="message" id="message" cols="30" rows="10"></textarea>

<textarea> Vs <input>

The "input" and "textarea" tags are commonly used form elements in HTML5.

The "input" tag is used to create various types of form controls, such as text fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. The type of form control that is created is determined by the "type" attribute of the "input" tag.

Here's an example of how to use the "input" tag to create a text field:

<label for="username">Username:</label>
<input type="text" id="username">

The "textarea" tag is used to create a multi-line text input field. It is often used when a user needs to enter a large amount of text, such as a message or a description.

Here's an example of how to use the "textarea" tag:

<label for="message">Message:</label>
<textarea id="message"></textarea>

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