> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/input.md). # Input Input creates a single form field. Its Type selects the appropriate browser input, validation, keyboard, and autofill behaviour. ### How to Use Input You’ll find Input under **Forms** in the Components list. 1. Place Input inside a [Form](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form.md). 2. Choose the correct Type. 3. Enter a short, unique Name. 4. Add a [Label](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/label.md) whose For value exactly matches the Name. 5. Set Required and Placeholder as needed. 6. Style the text, border, background, and focus outline. ### Component Settings #### Settings **Type** is not responsive and defaults to Text: * Text * Textarea * Email * Number * Password * Search * Telephone * URL Textarea reveals **Rows**, which defaults to 3. **Name** is blank by default. If left blank, Elements generates a name. Use letters, numbers, hyphens, or underscores and do not reuse a Name within the Form. **Required** is off by default. **Placeholder** defaults to “Placeholder”. Placeholder **Color** defaults to Text 400. {% hint style="info" %} Name an Email input exactly `email` when the submitted address should become the email’s Reply-To address. {% endhint %} #### Input Input text **Color** defaults to Text 50. **Font** defaults to Body and **Size** to Base. #### Outline **Type** defaults to None: * **None** — Adds no outline. * **Static** — Uses one outline style. * **Focus** — Provides Unfocused and Focused states. Outline defaults are Solid style, Surface 500 colour, 100% opacity, width 1, and offset 0. Keep a visible Focus state for keyboard users. #### Shared Input Defaults Input uses 100% Width and Auto Height. Spacing is enabled with zero Margin and Padding 2 vertically and 3.5 horizontally. The Border is Static by default with Solid style, Surface 900 colour, 100% opacity, Theme Default width, and no radius. ### Accessibility Use the most specific Type, add a visible Label, and do not use Placeholder as the only label. Explain required formats or password rules before the field. ### Related Components * [Label](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/label.md) — Connects descriptive text to the Input. * [Date Picker](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/date-picker.md) — Adds a calendar interface. * [Select](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/select.md) — Presents a fixed list of choices. | Common Control | Description | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [Link](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/link.md) | Link to a page, resource, anchor, email address, or website. | | [Layout](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/layout.md) | Control positioning, stacking, visibility, overflow, and isolation. | | [Sizing](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/sizing.md) | Set width, height, and responsive size constraints. | | [Spacing](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/spacing.md) | Add responsive margin and padding. | | [Typography & Text Styles](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/typography-and-text-styles.md) | Control fonts, text spacing, decoration, colour, and semantic wrappers. | | [Backgrounds](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/backgrounds.md) | Apply colour, image, gradient, SVG, video, and hover backgrounds. | | [Transitions](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/transitions.md) | Choose what animates and set its timing curve, duration, and delay. | | [Effects](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/effects.md) | Apply shadows, opacity, and hover effects. | | [Filters](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/filters.md) | Apply blur, brightness, saturation, shadow, and backdrop effects. | | [Transforms](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/transforms.md) | Scale, rotate, move, and skew components. | | [Borders](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/borders.md) | Set border style, colour, opacity, width, radius, and hover states. | | [Advanced](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/advanced.md) | Add CSS classes and IDs, or change supported HTML tags. | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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