> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.globo.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.globo.io/options/option-elements/input-type-options/text-and-textarea.md).

# Text and Textarea

#### 📝 Text vs. Textarea: What's the Difference?

Both **Text** and **Textarea** fields serve similar purposes — allowing users to input custom content. However, the **Textarea** is designed for **larger inputs**, offering **more space** and **greater flexibility** in layout.

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#### ⚙️ Basic Settings Available for Both Fields

You can customize the following features for both **Text** and **Textarea** elements:

* **Label/Name** – Change the display name shown to customers.
* **Required Field** – Make the field mandatory before form submission.
* **Add-on Price** – Add an extra cost when a customer fills out this field.
* **Min/Max Characters** – Set minimum and/or maximum allowed characters.
* **Placeholder/Help Text** – Display guidance text inside the field before entry.
* **Default Value** – Pre-fill the field with a default value.
* **Character Count** – Show a live character counter to users.
* **Conditional Logic** – Show/hide this field based on other option selections.

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#### ⚙️ Advanced settings:&#x20;

In this section, you can configure several advanced settings for your product option elements:

1. **Add-on Advanced Function**
   * This allows you to customize how add-on products behave.
   * [Learn more about the add-on advanced function here.](/options/add-on-feature/advanced-add-on-function.md)
2. **Allow Value:** Define what kind of input customers are allowed to enter.

* **Option: Default :** Customers can enter **any value** freely without restrictions.

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* **Letter**: Only letters are allowed (A–Z, a–z)

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* **Letter and Number**: Only letters and numbers are allowed

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3. **Text transform**

Define how the entered text will be displayed:

* **None**: Keep the text as entered.
* **Always Uppercase**: Convert all letters to uppercase.
* **Always Lowercase**: Convert all letters to lowercase.

**4. Helptext Position**

Choose where to display the help text for the option element:

* **Below Option Label**
* **Below Option Element**
* **Above Option Element**
* **Tooltip**

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4. **Sufix/Prefix**

You can configure a **prefix** or **suffix** to display inside the input field, helping guide the customer’s entry or add context to their input.

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5. **HTML class**&#x20;

You can assign a custom HTML class to an element to control its styling or behavior using CSS or JavaScript.

6. **Column width**

You can **adjust the width** of each form field by setting its **column width**—this helps in creating a more compact, responsive, and visually appealing form layout.

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📧 **Need Help?**\
If you run into any issues while setting up your option set, feel free to reach out to us at **Chat** or email [**contact@globo.io**](mailto:contact@globo.io)**.**

We’re always here and happy to help — with sincerity and care!


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