input box

Data entry area

An input box is a rectangular area in a computer interface where users type text—entering a search query, filling out a form field, or composing a message.

The term is often interchangeable with text box or text field: Click the input box and type your username.

Related

form field · blink · keyboard · data entry · submit · entry · search bar · search query · password · username · fill · click · focus · prompt · blank · autocomplete · dropdown · validation

Categories
Opposites
data flow direction

input boxdisplay area

Visible output zone

status bar

user action type

input boxdropdown menu

Expandable interface selection list

dropdown list · toggle switch · slider · picker · radio buttons

Family

input, box, inputs, inputting, inputted, boxes, boxed, boxing, boxer

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G