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i have single page multiple forms may appear on it. there anyway of distinguishing between these forms in php (some kind of form iding system)?

there many methods can use

give submit button unique name or value each form,

<input type="submit" name="form1" value="submit">  if (isset($_post['form1'])){  // form1 filled in } 

add hidden input field

<input type="hidden" name="form" value="form1">  if (isset($_post['form']) && $_post['form'] == "form1"){  // form1 filled in } 

use parameter in action url.

<form action="index.php?form=form1" method="post">  if (isset($_get['form']) && $_get['form'] == "form1"){  // form1 filled in }