Enum InputType

Specifies the input type for TextBox components, determining the data format, validation behavior, and browser-specific features.

Namespace: Syncfusion.Blazor.Inputs
Assembly: Syncfusion.Blazor.dll
Syntax
public enum InputType
Remarks

Different input types provide specialized functionality including:

  • Format validation (email, URL patterns)
  • Virtual keyboard optimization on mobile devices
  • Browser-specific UI enhancements (password masking, number steppers)
  • Accessibility improvements for screen readers
  • Built-in validation messages and constraints
Choose the appropriate input type to ensure optimal user experience and data integrity.
Examples

Setting different input types:

<SfTextBox Type="InputType.Email" Placeholder="Enter email address"></SfTextBox>
<SfTextBox Type="InputType.Password" Placeholder="Enter password"></SfTextBox>

Fields

Name Description
Email

Email address input with built-in validation for proper email format and optimized virtual keyboard on mobile devices.
Number

Numeric input with built-in number validation and spinner controls for incrementing/decrementing values.
Password

Password input where characters are visually masked for security, preventing shoulder surfing and maintaining privacy.

Search input optimized for search queries with enhanced styling and potential search-specific browser features.
Tel

Telephone number input with specialized virtual keyboard layout and potential format validation for phone numbers.
Text

Standard single-line text input accepting any alphanumeric characters and symbols without format restrictions.
URL

URL input with validation for proper web address format and optimized virtual keyboard for URL entry.