textfield

noun
UK /ˈtekst.fiːld/
US /ˈtekst.fiːld/

A box on a screen where you can type words.

Click the textfield and type your name.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A space in a computer program for entering text.

The login form has a textfield for your email.

3. An area in a document or app where text can be written or edited.

Fill in the textfield at the top of the page.

4. A component in a user interface that accepts typed input.

The search textfield is next to the magnifying glass icon.