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+===== Text Fields =====
+Text Fields are MIStudio graphics in the Basic Layout group used to display or enter text and numeric values in an application.
+These graphics are commonly used for text entry, value entry, status text, and longer text display areas.
+==== Graphics in This Group ====
+^ Graphic ^ Description ^
+| [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:text_fields:textarea|TextArea]] | Larger text area used for longer or multi-line text. |
+| [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:text_fields:doubletextfield|DoubleTextField]] | Text field used for decimal or double-style numeric values. |
+| [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:text_fields:textfield|TextField]] | Text field used to display or enter text values. |
+| [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:text_fields:integertextfield|IntegerTextField]] | Text field used for integer or whole-number values. |
+==== Shared Property Pages ====
+^ Page ^ Description ^
+| [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:text_fields:text_field_common_properties|Text Field Common Properties]] | Shared properties used by TextArea, DoubleTextField, TextField, and IntegerTextField. |
+==== Common Uses ====
+Text field graphics are commonly used to:
+  * Display text values
+  * Enter text values
+  * Enter numeric values
+  * Show status messages
+  * Display string values from data sources
+  * Show longer notes, descriptions, or instructions
+==== Shared Behavior ====
+Text field graphics may support common properties such as:
+  * Text or value display
+  * Font settings
+  * Text color
+  * Background color
+  * Visibility
+  * Enabled or disabled behavior
+  * Data source input
+  * Exposed properties
+The exact properties depend on the selected text field graphic.
+See [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:text_fields:text_field_common_properties|Text Field Common Properties]] for shared text field settings.
+==== Data Source Behavior ====
+Text-style graphics are commonly used with string values.
+A string data source can update the displayed text when the graphic supports text input or value display.
+Numeric text fields, such as DoubleTextField and IntegerTextField, are commonly used with numeric values.
+==== Related Pages ====
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Design Editor]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:start|Basic Layout]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:basic_layout:text_fields:text_field_common_properties|Text Field Common Properties]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:active_graphic|Active Graphic]]
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:connect_data_source_to_graphic|Connecting a Data Source to a Graphic]]