Thanks Patrick, but I get a syntax error when I add that line of code. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong...
Diane --- In php-list@yahoogroups.com, Patrick Bierans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Diane > > > What specific code would I have to add to make my contact form only > > accept an E-Mail Address where it is asked for? Right now it will > > accept anything: > > > > http://dkjwebs.com/contact.php <http://dkjwebs.com/contact.php> > > There are many ways to do it. > I'd say: keep it simple. > > If somebody dows not want to enter it he will fake it. > p.e. "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > > I'd just preg_match() against this expression: > /[EMAIL PROTECTED],4}$/ > > the rule says: > it must start with a char from a to z followed by at least one char no > matter what than a @ followed by at least one char no matter what > followed by a dot and a top level domain from 2 to 4 chars length only > containing only a to z. > > But this will fail on this valid notation: > "my name" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > You can also try to send him an email - if it bounces it is not valid. > But that may take longer that the contact form is open. > > HTH, > Patrick >
