Text box

A field or section of a page that enables a user to enter text. Text boxes are often used on the Internet for pages that require input from a user. Below are some examples of text boxes you are likely to encounter.

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One-line text box
Below is an example of a one-line text box; these boxes are often used when only a few words, such as a name, are required.

Scrolling text box
Below is an example of a scrolling text box; this box allows a user to enter lots of data and usually scroll up, down, left, or right to view the text in the box.

Also see: Spin box, Text