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TextInput

Introduction

The TextInput component is a versatile single-line text input field that allows users to enter and edit text. It provides a customizable alternative to native HTML input controls and can be used to collect various types of user input such as names, email addresses, or search queries.

The TextInput component is based on Mantine TextInput. It is included within the following NPM package: @react-form-builder/components-mantine.

The TextInput component can be styled and configured to fit specific design and functionality requirements by using various properties that are presented and described below.

Main properties

The following general properties are available within the Main tab:

NameTypeDescription
LabelstringText displayed as the label for the input
ValuestringThe current value of the input (data-bound)
PlaceholderstringPlaceholder text when the input is empty
DescriptionstringHelper text displayed below the input
ErrorstringError message; when set, applies error styling
Type'text' | 'password' | 'email' | 'number' | 'search' | 'tel' | 'url' | 'time'The input type
Size'xs' | 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg' | 'xl'The size of the input
Variant'filled' | 'default' | 'unstyled'The visual variant
DisabledbooleanDisables the input, making it non-interactive
Read onlybooleanMakes the input read-only
With asteriskbooleanShows a required indicator next to the label
On changeeventFired when the value changes
On focuseventFired when the input receives focus
On blureventFired when the input loses focus

At the bottom of the Main properties menu, you can find additional options:

Style properties

These are properties that allow to customize the size, color and other style properties of your component:

  • For Device: You can provide component's style customization for all devices or specific devices by using this dropdown list. Refer to Adaptive Layout for more details.
  • Component > Class Name: Add a class name for your component for the subsequent styling if necessary.
  • Wrapper: The options below enable you to tailor the appearance of your component and customize it for a specific device type, as selected in the For Device property:

    NameTypeDescription
    WidthnumberSpecifies the width for your component
    HeightnumberSpecifies the height for your component
    Margin top/right/bottom/leftnumberMargin values for you component
    ColorstringAllows customizing the text color
    Background colorstringEnables customizing the background color
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