validcharacters

noun
UK /ˈvælɪd ˈkærəktəz/
US /ˈvælɪd ˈkærəktərz/

Valid characters are the letters, numbers, or symbols that a computer is allowed to use.

The password box only accepts valid characters like letters and numbers.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The characters that are allowed in a specific text field or form.

Please type only valid characters in the name field.

3. Characters that meet the rules of a programming language or file format.

The code failed because it contained invalid characters instead of valid characters.

4. Letters, digits, and symbols that a system can read correctly.

Make sure your username uses valid characters so the system can save it.