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Folder Structure:
- First we will need to create a folder for our project
- Then we will create files index.html and style.css for our project
- At last we will link css file with html file to start our work
Introduction:
In this project, we are going to create a modern login form with background image using HTML and CSS. This form is designed with a sleek and minimalist approach, incorporating custom styles and icons to enhance the user experience. The form will include input fields for the username and password, styled with custom icons, and a “Forgot your password?” link. Additionally, a submit button will be styled to fit seamlessly with the overall design. The background image will provide a visually appealing backdrop, giving the login form a professional and polished look.
HTML Code:
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Login Form with Background Image</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
</head>
<body>
<!-- Form for user login -->
<form action="" class="form_main">
<!-- Heading for the form -->
<p class="heading">Login</p>
<!-- Container for username input field -->
<div class="inputContainer">
<!-- Icon for username input field -->
<i>
<ion-icon name="at-outline"></ion-icon>
</i>
<!-- Username input field -->
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" autocomplete="off" class="inputField">
</div>
<!-- Container for password input field -->
<div class="inputContainer">
<!-- Icon for password input field -->
<i>
<ion-icon name="lock-closed-outline"></ion-icon>
</i>
<!-- Password input field -->
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" autocomplete="off" class="inputField">
</div>
<!-- Submit button -->
<button id="button">Submit</button>
<!-- Link for forgot password -->
<a href="" class="forgotbutton">Forgot your password?</a>
</form>
<!-- Script to include Ionicons library for icons -->
<script type="module" src="https://unpkg.com/ionicons@7.1.0/dist/ionicons/ionicons.esm.js"></script>
<script nomodule src="https://unpkg.com/ionicons@7.1.0/dist/ionicons/ionicons.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
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Explanation:
A link to an external CSS file, style.css, is included to style the form. The <body> section contains a <form> element with the class form_main that serves as the main container for the login form.
Inside the form, there are several elements: a <p> tag with the class heading displays the form title “Login,” followed by two <div> elements with the class inputContainer that serve as wrappers for the input fields. Each input container has an <i> tag, which includes an Ionicon for visual enhancement, representing the input type (username or password).
The input fields themselves are defined with <input> tags, one for the username (type text) and the other for the password (type password), both styled using the class inputField.
A <button> tag with the id button is used for the submit action. Additionally, an <a> tag with the class forgotbutton provides a link for users who have forgotten their password.
The Ionicons library is included via <script> tags at the end of the body, enabling the use of icon fonts within the form. This HTML structure, when paired with the corresponding CSS, results in a visually appealing, functional login form.
CSS Code:
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/* Importing Google Fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');
/* Resetting default styles and setting font family */
* {
padding: 0;
margin: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}
/* Styling for the html and body elements */
html,
body {
display: grid;
height: 100%;
place-items: center;
}
/* Styling for the body, including background image */
body {
background-image: url("images/Mount.jpg");
background-size: cover;
background-position: center;
}
/* Styling for the main form container */
.form_main {
width: 250px;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
flex-direction: column;
padding: 30px;
box-shadow: 0px 0px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.062);
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
/* Styling for the decorative element before the form */
.form_main::before {
position: absolute;
content: "";
width: 300px;
height: 300px;
background-color: #000;
transform: rotate(45deg);
left: -180px;
bottom: 30px;
border-radius: 30px;
z-index: 1;
box-shadow: 5px 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.082);
}
/* Styling for the heading text within the form */
.heading {
font-size: 28px;
font-weight: 600;
color: #d9d9d9;
margin: 5px 0 10px 0;
z-index: 99;
}
/* Styling for the container of input fields */
.inputContainer {
width: 100%;
position: relative;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
z-index: 2;
}
/* Styling for icons within input containers */
.inputContainer i {
position: absolute;
left: 3px;
color: rgb(120, 120, 120);
}
/* Styling for input fields */
.inputField {
width: 100%;
height: 30px;
background-color: transparent;
border: none;
border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(203, 203, 203);
margin: 10px 0;
color: rgb(155, 155, 155);
font-size: 12px;
font-weight: 500;
padding-left: 30px;
box-sizing: border-box;
outline: none;
}
/* Styling for input fields when focused */
.inputField:focus {
border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(246, 246, 246);
}
/* Styling for placeholder text within input fields */
.inputField::placeholder {
color: rgb(120, 120, 120);
font-size: 11px;
font-weight: 500;
}
/* Styling for the submit button */
#button {
z-index: 2;
position: relative;
width: 100%;
border: none;
background-color: rgb(227, 227, 227);
height: 30px;
color: rgb(8, 8, 8);
font-size: 10px;
font-weight: 500;
letter-spacing: .5px;
margin: 10px;
cursor: pointer;
}
/* Styling for the submit button when hovered */
#button:hover {
background-color: rgb(220, 220, 220);
}
/* Styling for the "Forgot your password?" link */
.forgotbutton {
z-index: 2;
font-size: 10px;
font-weight: 500;
color: rgb(152, 164, 255);
text-decoration: none;
padding: 8px 15px;
}
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Explanation:
It begins by importing the “Poppins” font from Google Fonts, which gives the text a modern and clean look.
The universal selector (`*`) resets all margins, padding, and box-sizing to ensure consistent styling across different browsers, while also setting the default font family to “Poppins” for all elements.
The `html` and `body` elements are styled to use a grid layout that centers the content vertically and horizontally, making the form appear in the middle of the screen.
The `body` also has a background image set with `background-image: url(“images/Mount.jpg”)`, and properties like `background-size: cover` and `background-position: center` ensure that the image covers the entire background and remains centered, providing a visually appealing backdrop.
The `.form_main` class styles the main container of the form by setting its width, centering its contents using flexbox, and adding padding for spacing. The use of `box-shadow` creates a subtle shadow effect around the form, enhancing its depth against the background.
The form’s background color is semi-transparent (`rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)`), allowing the background image to slightly show through, adding a layered visual effect. A pseudo-element (`::before`) is used to add a decorative shape behind the form, enhancing its aesthetic with a rotated and shadowed black square.
The `.heading` class styles the “Login” title within the form to be large, bold, and light-colored, which contrasts well with the form’s background.
The `.inputContainer` class is used to style the input fields and their icons by setting a relative position for layout purposes and centering the content. The `<i>` elements within `.inputContainer` are absolutely positioned to appear inside the input fields, providing a visual cue for users.
The `.inputField` class styles the input fields themselves to be borderless and semi-transparent with a solid underline that changes color on focus, creating a modern look and visual feedback for user interaction.
The `::placeholder` selector further customizes the placeholder text color and style. The `#button` ID styles the submit button with a specific background color, font size, and hover effect, making it stand out while remaining cohesive with the overall design.
Finally, the `.forgotbutton` class styles the “Forgot your password?” link with a specific color and font size, integrating seamlessly with the form’s design. These comprehensive CSS rules, when combined, create a cohesive and visually engaging login form that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Source Code:
Download “Login-Form-Bg.zip” Login-Form-Bg.zip – Downloaded 2 times – 2.58 MB
Conclusions:
This project demonstrates how to create a modern and visually appealing login form using HTML and CSS. By incorporating a background image and utilizing various CSS techniques such as flexbox, pseudo-elements, and hover effects, the design achieves a professional and user-friendly interface.
