The input element
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This form control enables free-form data entry or a user interface component appropriate to the datatype of the bound node.
For example, when the bound node is of type boolean, a checkbox might be rendered, or when the bound node is of type date, a calendar control might be rendered.
For other datatypes, it is usually rendered as an (x)html input element.
Example
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<xf:input ref="a:Zip" appearance="minimal" > <xf:label>Postal Code:</xf:label> <xf:hint>Enter your zip code</xf:hint> <xf:alert>The zip code must be in the format 1234 AB.</xf:alert> </xf:input> |
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Attributes
| Name | Required / optional | Description |
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| incremental | optional | When true, this form control will generate additional xforms-value-changed events. The default value is false. |
| Common Attributes | optional | Any attribute from the Common Attributes collection (e.g. id). |
| Single Node Binding Attributes | required | One or more attributes from the Single Node Binding Attributes group (ref, model, bind). |
| UI Common Attributes | optional | Any attribute from the UI Common Attributes group (appearance, class, navindex, accesskey). |
Content
Within an input element, the following child elements are allowed:
| Element Name | Required / optional | Description |
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| label | required | Provides a descriptive label for the containing form control |
| help | optional | Provides a help message for the containing form control. |
| hint | optional | Provides a hint message for the containing form control. |
| alert | optional | Provides an alert or error message for the containing form control. |
| Action element(s) | optional | Any element from the Action Elements Collection. |
Specification
Link to the XForms specification: the input element.