textcontainer

noun
UK /ˈtekst kənˌteɪnə/
US /ˈtekst kənˌteɪnər/

A text container is a box that holds words.

The text container on the screen shows the story.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A part of a computer program that keeps text in one place.

The app puts each message in its own text container.

3. A section of a webpage where writing appears.

Click the text container to edit the paragraph.

4. A physical holder for printed words, like a folder or tray.

She kept the labels in a text container on her desk.

5. A storage area in a document for a block of writing.

Move the text container to the top of the page.