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Enter text into a form field

Use a standard text input field to enter information into forms, such as names, titles, or short descriptions.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps​

Step 1: Locate the text field​

Navigate to the form and identify the text field you need to complete, shown as a white box with a subtle green border and grey italic placeholder text.

Locate the text field

Step 2: Click inside the field​

Click once inside the text field to place the cursor there; the field becomes highlighted with an orange focus ring to show it is active.

Click inside the field

Step 3: Type your text​

Use your keyboard to type the required information, such as a project name or reference; the text appears in the field as you type.

Type your text

Step 4: Review what you have entered​

Check the text in the field for accuracy and completeness, ensuring it matches any guidance shown in the placeholder or nearby labels.

Review what you have entered

Step 5: Move to the next field or submit​

Press Tab to move to the next field or use your mouse to click elsewhere; if the field is disabled it will appear faded and cannot be edited.

Move to the next field or submit

Last updated: 2026-02-09