how to prompt a numpad in an iphone web app?

Question

I'm developing a web app for iphone using dashcode. I'm stuck where user needs to enter zip code or phone number and the app doesn't show the numpads but the regular keyboard.

any help would be appreciated.

thanks

Answer 1

You can't. It used to be possible in iPhone OS 1 (it showed up for any <input> element with a ID that included 'zip' or 'phone), but OS 2/3 removed this functionality.

Answer 2

You can now as of iPhone 3.2-ish. See: iPhone UIWebview: How to force a numeric keyboard? Is it possible? - now with pictures!