Reference Fields
Text
The Text field type is one of the most commonly used fields. It saves a string to the database and provides the Edit view with a simple text input.

Strife Studio screenshot of a Text field
Settings
In addition to the basic settings, this section provides information about unique settings and configurations specific to this field.
You can find a comprehensive list of all basic settings in the 'Overview' section.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
Placeholder | A brief hint or instruction displayed in an input field to guide users on the expected content or format. |
Spellcheck | Enables or disables automatic spell checking in the browser |
Define with JSON
When defining templates using JSON, this field is represented using:
- Component Name:
str-input - Type:
text - Reference ID:
str-input|text
The settings above map into the editor.attributes object inside the JSON definition.
{
...
"editor": {
"name": "str-input",
"type": "text",
"propertyName": "...",
...
"attributes": {
"spellcheck": true,
"placeholder": "..."
}
},
...
}Live preview
The compatible Strife Web Components for a Text field are any of the text or container components.
For more information on live preview and Strife Web Components, please refer to the Live preview documentation.