TextArea

A text area serves as a multi-line, plain-text editing interface.

Usage

Disabled

A text area in a disabled state shows that an input field exists, but is not available in that circumstance. This can be used to maintain layout continuity and communicate that a field may become available later.

ReadOnly

The isReadOnly prop makes the text area's text content immutable. Unlike isDisabled, the text area remains focusable and the contents can still be copied. See the MDN docs for more information.

Error

A text area can be displayed in an error state to indicate that the user input is invalid.

Sizes

A text area can vary in size. The height is determined by the number of rows. Each size has a unique font size, resulting in varying heights across different sizes.

Labeling

If a visible label isn't specified, an aria-label must be provided to the text area for accessibility. If the field is labeled by a separate element, an aria-labelledby prop must be provided using the ID of the labeling element instead.

Description

A text area can have a description using the HelperMessage component to provide additional context to the user.

Character Count

A character count can be displayed below the input. The character count is based on the maxLength prop. If the maxLength prop is not set, the character count will not be displayed.

Max Length Exceeded

To exceed the max length, set the allowExceedingMaxLength prop to true – default is false. When the character count is displayed, it turns red if the max length is exceeded.

Note: If allowExceedingMaxLength is set, a character count is required to be set as well.

Rows

The rows prop can be used to set the height of the text area and should be used in favor of the height prop. One row is equivalent to the height of one line of text.

Max Rows

The maxRows prop can be used to set the maximum height of the text area and should be used in favor of the maxHeight prop. It differs from the rows prop in that it will not set the initial height of the text area.

Vertical Resize

The resizeMode prop can be used to set the resize behavior of the text area. The default behavior is none, which prevents the user from resizing the text area. The vertical behavior allows the user to resize the text area vertically.

ContextualHelp

A ContextualHelp element may be placed next to the label to provide additional information or help about a TextArea.

Props

showCharacterCount?

True to display the number of remaining allowed characters on the right of the input. Requires a valid value in the "maxLength" prop.

maxRows?

The maximum number of visible text lines before displaying a scrollbar.

placeholder?

The placeholder text when the TextArea is empty.

rows?

See MDN.

cols?

See MDN.

isFluid?

If true, the TextArea will take all available width.

allowExceedingMaxLength?

This should only be used with the showCharacterCount prop. If true, the TextArea will allow the text to go over the max length, but it will add an error look to the character count.

resizeMode?

The resize mode value of the TextArea. It's equivalent to the CSS resize property.

Defaults to none.
inputRef?

A ref for the HTML textarea element.

inputGroupProps?

The props for the InputGroup.

remainingCharacterCountProps?

The props for the RemainingCharacterCount.

style?

The inline style for the element. A function may be provided to compute the style based on component state.

pattern?

Regex pattern that the value of the input must match to be valid. See MDN.

validationBehavior?

Whether to use native HTML form validation to prevent form submission when the value is missing or invalid, or mark the field as required or invalid via ARIA.

Defaults to 'native'.
enterKeyHint?

An enumerated attribute that defines what action label or icon to preset for the enter key on virtual keyboards. See [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Global_attributes/enterkeyhint].

isDisabled?

Whether the input is disabled.

isReadOnly?

Whether the input can be selected but not changed by the user.

isRequired?

Whether user input is required on the input before form submission.

isInvalid?

Whether the value is invalid.

validate?

A function that returns an error message if a given value is invalid. Validation errors are displayed to the user when the form is submitted if validationBehavior="native". For realtime validation, use the isInvalid prop instead.

autoFocus?

Whether the element should receive focus on render.

value?

The current value (controlled).

defaultValue?

The default value (uncontrolled).

autoComplete?

Describes the type of autocomplete functionality the input should provide if any. See MDN.

maxLength?

The maximum number of characters supported by the input. See MDN.

minLength?

The minimum number of characters required by the input. See MDN.

type?

The type of input to render. See MDN.

inputMode?

Hints at the type of data that might be entered by the user while editing the element or its contents. See MDN.

autoCorrect?

An attribute that takes as its value a space-separated string that describes what, if any, type of autocomplete functionality the input should provide. See MDN.

spellCheck?

An enumerated attribute that defines whether the element may be checked for spelling errors. See MDN.

name?

The name of the input element, used when submitting an HTML form. See MDN.

className?

The CSS className for the element. A function may be provided to compute the class based on component state.

UNSAFE_backgroundColor?

Sets the background-color property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the backgroundColor property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_backgroundColorActive?

Sets the background-color property when active.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the backgroundColorActive property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_backgroundColorFocus?

Sets the background-color property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the backgroundColorFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_backgroundColorHover?

Sets the background-color property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the backgroundColorHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_border?

Sets the border property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the border property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderActive?

Sets the border property when active.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderActive property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderBottom?

Sets the border-bottom property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderBottom property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderBottomActive?

Sets the border-bottom property when active.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderBottomActive property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderBottomFocus?

Sets the border-bottom property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderBottomFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderBottomHover?

Sets the border-bottom property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderBottomHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderBottomLeftRadius?

Sets the border-bottom-left-radius property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderBottomLeftRadius property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderBottomRightRadius?

Sets the border-bottom-right-radius property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderBottomRightRadius property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderFocus?

Sets the border property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderHover?

Sets the border property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderLeft?

Sets the border-left property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderLeft property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderLeftActive?

Sets the border-left property when active.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderLeftActive property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderLeftFocus?

Sets the border-left property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderLeftFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderLeftHover?

Sets the border-left property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderLeftHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderRadius?

Sets the border-radius property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderRadius property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderRight?

Sets the border-right property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderRight property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderRightActive?

Sets the border-right property when active.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderRightActive property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderRightFocus?

Sets the border-right property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderRightFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderRightHover?

Sets the border-right property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderRightHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderTop?

Sets the border-top property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderTop property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderTopActive?

Sets the border-top property when active.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderTopActive property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderTopFocus?

Sets the border-top property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderTopFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderTopHover?

Sets the border-top property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderTopHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderTopLeftRadius?

Sets the border-top-left-radius property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderTopLeftRadius property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_borderTopRightRadius?

Sets the border-top-right-radius property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the borderTopRightRadius property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_boxShadow?

Sets the box-shadow property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the boxShadow property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_boxShadowActive?

Sets the box-shadow property when active.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the boxShadowActive property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_boxShadowFocus?

Sets the box-shadow property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the boxShadowFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_boxShadowHover?

Sets the box-shadow property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the boxShadowHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_color?

Sets the color property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the color property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_colorActive?

Sets the color property when active.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the colorActive property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_colorFocus?

Sets the color property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the colorFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_colorHover?

Sets the color property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the colorHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_columnGap?

Sets the column-gap property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the columnGap property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_fill?

Sets the fill property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the fill property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_fillFocus?

Sets the fill property when focused.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the fillFocus property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_fillHover?

Sets the fill property when hovered.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the fillHover property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_fontFamily?

Sets the font-family property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the fontFamily property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_fontSize?

Sets the font-size property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the fontSize property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_fontWeight?

Sets the font-weight property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the fontWeight property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_gap?

Sets the gap property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the gap property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_gridAutoColumns?

Sets the grid-auto-columns property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the gridAutoColumns property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_gridAutoRows?

Sets the grid-auto-rows property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the gridAutoRows property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_gridColumnSpan?

Sets the grid-column-span property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the gridColumnSpan property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_gridRowSpan?

Sets the grid-row-span property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the gridRowSpan property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_gridTemplateColumns?

Sets the grid-template-columns property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the gridTemplateColumns property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_gridTemplateRows?

Sets the grid-template-rows property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the gridTemplateRows property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_height?

Sets the height property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the height property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_lineHeight?

Sets the line-height property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the lineHeight property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_margin?

Sets the margin property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the margin property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_marginBottom?

Sets the margin-bottom property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the marginBottom property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_marginLeft?

Sets the margin-left property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the marginLeft property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_marginRight?

Sets the margin-right property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the marginRight property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_marginTop?

Sets the margin-top property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the marginTop property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_marginX?

Sets the horizontal margin (margin-left and margin-right) property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the marginX property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_marginY?

Sets the vertical margin (margin-top and margin-bottom) property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the marginY property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_maxHeight?

Sets the max-height property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the maxHeight property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_maxWidth?

Sets the max-width property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the maxWidth property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_minHeight?

Sets the min-height property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the minHeight property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_minWidth?

Sets the min-width property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the minWidth property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_padding?

Sets the padding property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the padding property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_paddingBottom?

Sets the padding-bottom property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the paddingBottom property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_paddingLeft?

Sets the padding-left property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the paddingLeft property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_paddingRight?

Sets the padding-right property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the paddingRight property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_paddingTop?

Sets the padding-top property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the paddingTop property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_paddingX?

Sets the horizontal padding (padding-left and padding-right) property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the paddingX property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_paddingY?

Sets the vertical padding (padding-top and padding-bottom) property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the paddingY property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_rowGap?

Sets the row-gap property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the rowGap property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_stroke?

Sets the stroke property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the stroke property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

UNSAFE_width?

Sets the width property.

If you want to use a token value from the SCALE, use the width property instead.

This property is marked as UNSAFE because you're opting out of the intended values of the design system.

description?

The helper message of the field.

errorMessage?

The error message of the field.

label?

The label of the field.

necessityIndicator?

Whether the required state should be shown as an asterisk or a label, which would display (Optional) on all non required field labels.

size?

A Field can vary in size.

Defaults to md.
contextualHelp?

A ContextualHelp element to place next to the label.

Migration Notes

Coming from Orbiter, you should be aware of the following changes:

  • Boolean props are now prefixed by is.
  • There is no longer a loading state.
  • icon prop has been removed since it is not used in a TextArea.
  • button prop has been removed.
  • wrapperProps no longer exists.
  • validationState has been changed to isInvalid.
  • showCharacterCount has been added.