textfield
Type here area
A textfield is a rectangular area in a user interface where users can type text—entering a name, password, search query, or other input.
Also written as two words: text field.
The term belongs to software development and design, though users encounter textfields constantly: Enter your email in the textfield below.
Data received for processing
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- placeholderTemporary position marker
- focusConcentrated attention point
- formShape or document
entry · validation · readonly · multiline · textarea · autofill · autocomplete · submit
Array of input keys
- keypressButton actuation on keyboard
- backspaceKeyboard's leftward eraser
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
autocorrect · edit · copy · paste · cut · select · delete · undo
Formal request document
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- questionnaireFormal inquiry form
- surveySystematic data collection
- documentWritten or electronic file
template · blank · fill-in · required · optional · submission · contact · signup
input
Data received for processing
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- placeholderTemporary position marker
- focusConcentrated attention point
form · entry · validation · readonly · multiline · textarea · autofill · autocomplete · submit · password
keyboard
Array of input keys
- keypressButton actuation on keyboard
- backspaceKeyboard's leftward eraser
- charactersPersons in a narrative
cursor · autocorrect · edit · copy · paste · cut · select · delete · undo · caret
application
Formal request document
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- questionnaireFormal inquiry form
- surveySystematic data collection
document · template · blank · fill-in · required · optional · submission · contact · signup · login
string
Slender fiber or character sequence
DOM · element · attribute · widget · component · render · state · binding · listener · props