Output single field single row query to php page

[psycodad]

I am new to php and am trying to learn how to output the result of a query that returns a single field single row to a textbox or simply display on the page itself. Can someone please help me with this please? I have tried and tried but am not getting any closer. I would greatly appreciate it and I thank you in advance. Here is my query: SELECT `fname` FROM `employee` WHERE `id` = '2'

[psycodad]

Well I was able to figure both of them out finally. Strange I been working on that for days and when I reach out for help I finally figure it out. Ain't that a blip you guys must have magical powers. Thank you guys for your help.

[not2easy]

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