.NET MAUI Masked Entry Overview
24 Jun 20265 minutes to read
The Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Masked Entry is an advanced version of the input control that restricts input of certain characters, text, and numbers by using a mask pattern. This control creates a template for providing information such as telephone numbers, email IDs, IP addresses, product keys, and more.
Business use cases
- Form-based applications that require structured input such as phone numbers, email addresses, or identification numbers.
- Enterprise applications that enforce validated and formatted data entry for critical fields.
- Financial and business systems that require standardized input formats for codes, keys, or account numbers.
- Data entry applications that need input validation and formatting to improve data accuracy and consistency.
Key features
- Mask type support allows defining fixed or variable length input patterns using simple or regular expression masks.
- Prompt character customization allows setting default placeholder characters when input is not provided.
- Value handling support allows entering values and performing clipboard operations based on configured formats.
- Value mask format support allows controlling how values are stored and displayed, including prompt characters and literals.
- UI customization support allows modifying the appearance of the control to match application design.
Globalization
The following table summarizes the globalization support available in this control.
Full Support
Not Applicable
| Control | Localization | RTL | Time zone | Screen reader | Keyboard navigation |
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Related controls
- ComboBox for selecting values from predefined lists with optional input.
- Numeric Entry for structured numeric input with validation and formatting.
- Text Input Layout for enhancing input fields with labels and validation UI.
See Also
- Getting Started shows a step‑by‑step guide to begin using the Masked Entry control.
- Mask Types explains how to configure mask patterns and input formats.
- Features highlights built‑in options for validation, placeholders, and easy formatting.
- UI Kit provides interactive demos and ready‑made UI examples.
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