===== 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]]