Textarea Field

Overview

The textarea field type is designed for capturing multi-line textual input from users. It is ideal for longer content such as descriptions, comments, or detailed notes. The field provides options to set default content, adjust the visible size, and add placeholder text for improved user guidance.

Field Configuration

A simple implementation of the textarea field type:

array(
    'id'      => 'textarea_key',
    'type'    => 'textarea',
    'title'   => 'Textarea',
    'default' => 'Hello, It\'s CodexShaper!'
),

Specific Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
default	string	-	Sets the default content of the textarea.

General Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
id	string	-	Unique identifier for the field.
icon	string	-	Icon for each individual section.
type	string	-	Defines the field type.
title	string	-	The title displayed for the field.
subtitle	string	-	The text displayed under the title.
class	string	-	Field additional class.
data_type	string	serialize	Defines how data is stored (e.g., serialize).
name	string	-	Custom name for the field.
placeholder	string	Not selected	Placeholder text for the input.
attributes	array	array()	Custom HTML attributes.
before	string	-	Content to display before the field.
after	string	-	Content to display after the field.
description	string	-	A detailed description of the field.
desc	string	-	A short description, used if description is not set.
help	string	-	Additional helper text for guidance. Usually show on the top right corner of the field.
error	string	-	Error message to display when validation fails.
dependencies	array	-	Show/Hide a field base on another field value.

Example Usages

Basic Textarea

array(
    'id'      => 'textarea_key',
    'type'    => 'textarea',
    'title'   => 'Textarea',
    'default' => 'Hello, It\'s CodexShaper!'
),

Extended Textarea with Additional Attributes

array(
    'id'          => 'textarea_key_extended',
    'type'        => 'textarea',
    'title'       => 'Extended Textarea',
    'default'     => 'Default multi-line content.',
    'placeholder' => 'Enter your text here...',
    'description' => 'This textarea field allows for multi-line text input.',
    'help'        => 'Ensure your content is well formatted.',
    'attributes'  => array(
        'autocomplete' => 'off',
        'rows'         => 5,
        'cols'         => 50,
    ),
),

Notes

• The textarea field is best suited for multi-line text input.
• Optional parameters like rows, cols, and placeholder help customize the appearance and user experience.