< input type="text"> gives a box for text input.
It is useful for entering names,surnames,keywords etc.
< input type="tel"> lets you to enter a telephone number.
Different patterns can be set for the input format.
< input type="email"> lets you to enter email.
It checks for the '@' character and verifies the mail entered.
< input type="date" name="dob"> this enables to enter date of birth.
This field is very useful and interactive as one can click and choose the date.