Text Area Element

This article provides a detailed guide to the Text Area element in GemPages, a versatile form field used to collect longer user inputs.

Introduction

The Text Area element is a versatile form field designed for collecting longer responses from users, such as feedback, comments, or inquiries.

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It can be integrated into contact or newsletter forms, offering a simple yet effective way to enhance user interaction.

For a complete guide on building forms and adding elements into a form, please refer to our Build a Contact Form and Newsletter Form articles.

When you select the Text Area element, you’ll find several customization options in its settings panel:

Define the placeholder text that appears within the field.

This can guide users on what type of input is expected, such as “Enter your feedback here…”.

Toggle the “Required” switch to make the field mandatory.

If this is enabled, users will need to fill in this field to successfully submit the form.

Align your text area to the left, center, or right.

Adjust the size of the Text Area to fit your form design.

Field Size: Adjust the height of the Text Area field. This is particularly useful for longer responses where you want the user to see multiple lines of text at once.
Width: Customize the width of the Text Area. You can set it to fit perfectly within your form layout or make it larger for better readability.

Edit the default text displayed in the field.

This feature is useful for pre-filling the field with example responses or specific instructions.

Assign a unique name to the Text Area field for form processing.

This is especially important if you’re integrating your form with external tools or systems, as the field name will identify the submitted data.

For more advanced customization, please navigate to the Advanced tab and follow the instructions in this article.