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Collect a longer free-text value within a labelled field.

stable@uj/design/componentsVersion 1.16.1Package 1.16.1

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This example is rendered from the same package consumed by UJ applications.

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Contract

Usage and quality requirements

The contract keeps purpose, states and ownership visible before a component is reused.

usage

  • Use verified UJ content
  • Reuse semantic tokens
  • Keep business logic in the owning application

states

  • default
  • focus-visible
  • disabled or unavailable where applicable
  • long content
  • narrow viewport
  • dark theme

purpose

Collect a longer free-text value within a labelled field.

responsive

  • 320px
  • 768px
  • 1440px
  • 200% text resize

accessibility

  • Native semantics first
  • WCAG 2.2 AA
  • Keyboard and touch operation
  • No colour-only meaning