Components Text Fields

Text Fields

Usage

The most used component, text fields allow users to input the necessary information to create and edit content. Text fields allow the user to input text, select text, and lookup data via auto-completion.

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Behavior

All Text Fields

When the user engages with the text input field, the floating inline labels move to float above the field, and takes on the theme’s accent color

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Multi-line Text Field

Multi-line text fields automatically break to a new line for overflow text and scroll vertically when the cursor reaches the lower edge.

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Single-Line Text Field

Single-line fields automatically scroll their content to the left as the text input cursor reaches the right edge of the input field. Single line text fields have character limits.

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Search Auto-Complete Text Fields

These auto-complete text fields present real-time suggestions or completions in dropdowns, so users can enter information more accurately and efficiently. When you select the field you are only given the option to search pre-created content.

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Create New/Search Auto-Complete Text Fields

These auto-complete text fields present real-time suggestions or completions in dropdowns, so users can enter information more accurately and efficiently. This field allows you to begin typing in the field to search for previously created content, or to create new content.

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Required Fields

To indicate that a field is required, display an asterisk (*) next to the field. Each card with required fields will have a count of the number of required fields next to the name of the card.

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Helper Text

Helper text, or hint text, appears below the text field and is persistently visible. Helper text turns into Error text on completion when a user error

A validation text replaces the helper text when a required field is empty. It needs to directly address what can be done in order to resolve the error. It is written in a full sentence with active, positive tone.

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