Text¶

The Text type generates a simple input field, possibly with additional features applied.

It corresponds with the TCA type => 'input'.

SQL overrides via alternativeSql allowed: yes.

Settings¶

default¶

Required:	false
Type:	string

Default value set if a new record is created.

max¶

Required:	false
Type:	integer

Value for the maxlength attribute of the <input> field. Javascript prevents adding more than the given number of characters.

min¶

Required:	false
Type:	integer

Value for the minlength attribute of the <input> field. Javascript prevents adding less than the given number of characters. Note: Empty values are still allowed. Use in combination with required if this should be a non-empty value.

placeholder¶

Required:	false
Type:	string

Placeholder text for the field.

required¶

Required:	false
Type:	boolean
Default:	false

If set, the field becomes mandatory.

size¶

Required:	false
Type:	integer

Abstract value for the width of the <input> field.

valuePicker¶

Required:	false
Type:	array

Renders a select box with static values next to the input field. When a value is selected in the box, the value is transferred to the field. Keys:

items (array): An array with selectable items. Each item is an array with the first being the label in the select drop-down (LLL reference possible) and the second being the value transferred to the input field.

Example:

valuePicker:
  items:
    [
      [ 'Want to join our team? Take the initiative!', 'Job offer general' ],
      [ 'We are looking for ...', 'Job offer specific' ],
    ]

For more advanced configuration refer to the TCA documentation.

Examples¶

Minimal¶

name: example/text
group: common
fields:
  - identifier: text
    type: Text

Advanced / use case¶

name: example/text
group: common
fields:
  - identifier: text
    type: Text
    default: 'Default value'
    max: 15
    min: 4
    required: true