A larger, multi-line box for typing longer text like a comment, message, or description.
Synonyms
- multiline input
- multi-line text field
Related terms
- text field
- character counter
- placeholder text
- form field
In plain words
- the big box for writing a long message
- the tall typing box
Usage example
Give people a text area for their feedback so they have room to write a paragraph.
Don't confuse with…
- text fieldA text area holds several lines; a text field is a single line.
Categories
- Forms & inputs