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SPAN
The SPAN element is similar in behavior to an HTML span, but specific to graphics components.
For more information on this element or its attributes, visit https://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_span.asp.
TEXT AREA
The TEXT AREA component displays a text input that is larger than a single line. Typically used to get input
from a user for programs within the graphic. This is the HTML text-area element (<textarea>).
The following table outlines attributes of the TEXT AREA component that can be modified in the BASIC
PROPERTIES pane. For more information on this element or its attributes, visit
https://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_textarea.asp.
Attribute
Description
Cols
Specifies the visible width of a text area
Disabled
Specifies that a text area should be disabled
Form
Specifies one or more forms the text area belongs to
Maxlength
Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the text area
Name
Specifies a name for a text area
Placeholder
Specifies a short hint that describes the expected value of a text area
Readonly
Specifies that a text area should be read-only
Required
Specifies that a text area is required/must be filled out
Rows
Specifies the visible number of lines in a text area
Text
Specifies the text that is present in the text area
Wrap
Specifies how the text in a text area is to be wrapped when submitted in a form. Options are:
● hard
● soft
Table 42: TEXT AREA attributes.