monospacefield

noun
UK /ˈmɒnəʊspeɪs fiːld/
US /ˈmɑːnoʊspeɪs fiːld/

A monospacefield is a special area where every letter takes up the same amount of space.

The coder typed the secret code into the monospacefield on the screen.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A region in a computer program where text is shown in a font with equal-width letters.

The error message appeared in the monospacefield at the bottom of the window.

3. A place in a game or puzzle where letters must line up in even columns.

Fill the monospacefield with the right words to unlock the door.

4. A style of writing space used for typing code or numbers neatly.

She pasted the data into the monospacefield so the columns stayed straight.