Placeholder Text
The Placeholder Text property specifies the placeholder text to display when the text box is empty.
Property Type:
Static
Default Value:
Hierarchical Reference: ControlName.PlaceholderText
To Change the Property
Ensure the property is a static property (It will display as a gray orb alongside the property name)
The default value of the static property can be changed by:
- Typing the placeholder text to display in the property.
- Click in the property for the control to be changed.
- Enter the required text to be displayed as the placeholder text.
Examples
| Placeholder Text Property Value (static) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Please enter your First Name... | Will display the following as placeholder text when the text box field is empty:
|
A rule can also be built for this property by changing the type to dynamic.
See How To: Change A Static Property To A Dynamic Property.
| Placeholder Text Property Value (dynamic) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "Please enter a height greater than " & DoorHeightMax | Will display the placeholder text Please enter a height greater than 1500. When the Max property of the control named DoorHeight evaluates to 1500. |
Value set in Form Designer. For DriveWorks projects static properties can be made Dynamic by double clicking the gray radio button.
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