Finding the 'type' of an input element
<p>I'd like to be able to find the type of something on the page using javascript. 
The problem is as follows: 
I need to check whether a specific area is a checkbox/radio button/ or text field.</p>

<p>If its a checkbox or radio button it doesnt have a length(no strings in it) otherwise if its a textfield I need to check whether or not it contains characters. The page is created dynamically so sometimes a checkbox may be displayed other times a text field.</p>

<p>So my thinking is find the type of input, then determine what to do.</p>

<p>Any suggestions would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
