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Forms & inputs · UI / UX

18 terms

  • autocomplete

    A feature that suggests likely matches as someone types in a field, letting them pick one instead of typing it all.

  • checkbox

    A small square you click to turn an option on or off. Several checkboxes can be ticked at once.

  • combo box

    A control that combines a typing box with a dropdown list, so you can either pick an option or type your own.

  • dropdown

    A control that shows a list of options when clicked, letting the user pick one without taking up much space.

  • error message

    A message that appears when something a user entered is wrong or missing, explaining what to fix.

  • form validation

    The checks a form runs to make sure entries are complete and correctly formatted before they are accepted.

  • helper text

    A short note near an input that gives extra guidance, such as the required format or why the information is needed.

  • inline validation

    Checking each field as the user finishes it and showing feedback right away, instead of waiting until the whole form is submitted.

  • input mask

    A pattern that shapes what a user types as they go, automatically adding formatting like slashes in a date or spaces in a card number.

  • label

    The short text next to or above an input that tells the user what to enter there.

  • listbox

    A box that shows several options at once in a scrollable list, letting the user select one or more.

  • multi-select

    A control that lets someone choose more than one option from a list at the same time.

  • placeholder text

    Faint example text shown inside an empty input box that disappears once the user starts typing.

  • radio button

    A small round button used in a set where only one choice can be selected at a time.

  • required field

    An input that must be filled in before the form can be submitted, often marked with an asterisk.

  • text area

    A larger, multi-line box for typing longer text like a comment, message, or description.

  • text field

    A box where someone can type a single line of text, such as a name or email address.

  • toggle switch

    A slider control that flips a single setting between on and off, like a light switch.

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