An alternate for the regular HTML text area, styled with Syncfusion’s UI theme.
Easy to create with features like resize handles, clear icons, and validation messages.
Users can enter multiple lines of text effortlessly, maintaining a clean and modern interface.
Floating labels for a neat and user-friendly experience.
Built-in accessibility support with ARIA attributes for better usability.

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React textarea

Overview

The React TextArea is a basic input field used to enter multiple lines of text, like comments or messages. It is an improved version of the regular HTML text area by offering features like clear icons to reset input easily, floating labels for a clean, modern look, size options to fit different layout needs, and validation messages to guide users.

TextArea component overview

React TextArea code example

Get started with the React TextArea using a few simple lines of TSX code as demonstrated below. Also, explore the React TextArea demo that shows how to render and configure the TextArea in React.

import { TextArea } from '@syncfusion/react-inputs';

export default function App() {

    return (
        <div className="component-section">
            <div>About me</div>
            <TextArea defaultValue={'Tell about yourself...'} width={300} />
        </div>
    );
};

Controlled mode

The React TextArea component supports both controlled and uncontrolled modes, offering flexibility in managing its state. This dual-mode capability allows integration into a wide range of application architectures, accommodating different state management strategies.

TextArea controlled mode

Floating label

The floating label feature improves the user experience by smoothly moving the label above the text area when the user starts typing. This makes the input field look clean and helps users understand what the field is for.

TextArea label mode documentation

React TextArea component label mode

React TextArea component resizing

Resizing

The React TextArea can be resized based on user preferences. With built-in resizing modes, users can easily adjust the height and width of the text area, making it more comfortable and easier to use.

TextArea component resizing demo

Form support

The React TextArea component integrates smoothly into HTML forms, allowing easy data entry and submission. It supports native form validation, helping maintain data accuracy and providing clear feedback to users.

TextArea form support

React TextArea component form support

React TextArea component right-to-left

Right-to-left (RTL) rendering

The React TextArea component supports right-to-left (RTL) rendering. This enhances user experience and accessibility for users of RTL languages.

Maximum length

The React TextArea supports a maximum character limit to control how much text can be entered. This helps prevent too much input, keeps data clean, and saves storage space.

TextArea component maximum length

Rows and columns count

The React TextArea allows easy adjustment of its size by setting the number of rows and columns to fit neatly into any layout or design.

Developer-friendly APIs

Developers can control the appearance and behaviors of the TextArea in React, including its floating label, using a rich set of APIs.

TextArea API reference

Other Supported Major Frameworks

In addition to React, built-in integration is available for these major frameworks.

Remix

Preact

Gatsby

Vite

Next.js

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Developed using React’s core principles, this library employs functional components and hooks without any external dependencies.

GRIDS

Data Grid

DATA VISUALIZATION

Charts

NAVIGATION

BUTTONS

INPUTS

LAYOUT

NOTIFICATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

✅ Why should you choose Syncfusion React TextArea?

An enhanced multiline input area with a modern UI and floating labels.
Auto-resize to fit content, with min/max row constraints and a character counter.
Size variants to match your layout needs.
Simple configuration and rich APIs.
Globalization, accessibility, and right-to-left (RTL) support.
Support for all modern browsers.
Touch-friendly and responsive design.
One of the best React TextAreas on the market that offers a feature-rich UI to capture longer user input.
Extensive demos to help you learn quickly and get started with React TextArea.

✅ Where can I find the Syncfusion React TextArea demo?

You can find our React TextArea demo here, which demonstrates how to render and configure the TextArea.

✅ Can I download and utilize the Syncfusion React TextArea for free?

No, this is a commercial product and requires a paid license. However, a free Community License is also available for companies and individuals whose organizations have less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers, and 10 or fewer total employees.

✅ How do I get started with the Syncfusion React TextArea?

A good place to start would be our comprehensive getting started guide.

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