What is a Placeholder?

Created by Nicola Minty, Modified on Wed, 2 Oct at 10:58 AM by LS

What is a Placeholder?

A placeholder is a feature that displays the type of a field directly within the field itself when it contains no value. This is particularly useful in areas where there are no proper labels to describe the field's purpose.

Why Do We Need a Placeholder?

Key Functions of Placeholders:

Guidance: Placeholders provide guidance to users about what information is expected in the field, helping to reduce confusion and errors during data entry.
Improved User Experience: By displaying the type of input required or an example of acceptable content, placeholders enhance the overall user experience and streamline the form-filling process.