Text input

Text input field lets users enter and edit short-form content and data. This input does not support line-breaks or text formatting.

Component data

Release notes

Global resources:
cicon-package.zip | bootstrap-grid.css (4.4.1) | jquery-3.6.0.min.js

Component resources:
SCSS files

Functional grouping: Forms

Demo

Configure: select the dropdowns below to display the variety of options that a text input supports.

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Consider using text input when:


    

  • users are expected to input text no longer than a single line

  • the input from the users cannot be easily predicted




    






                
                    





    
    
    


Usage examples:


    

  • area to answer a security question

  • address field



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Align text input label with the input field and ensure it is always visible.



    





Ensure the size of the text input box reflects the amount of the content user is expected to enter.



    





Ensure labels and descriptions are clear and easy to understand.



    



    









                
                    





    
    
    





    
    
        
            
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Do not use placeholder text instead of labels.