How can I mask an input field?

  • Eswari
    Asked on July 19, 2017 at 2:48 PM

    I have a weird request. There is a colon separating two sections. The colon needs auto entered when text input expands to next line. 

    Is it possible?

    Thanks eshu153

  • Support_Management Jotform Support
    Replied on July 19, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    Hello Eswari - Can you be more specific on what you're referring to? From how you described it, looks like you need a sort of an Input Mask so the colon remains on the input field when your users/respondents are filling it out. If I got that right, follow the guide that I'm linking below.

    Complete guide: Getting-Started-with-the-Basics-of-Input-Masking 

    In case we misunderstood your question, just get back to us with a bit more info and a clearer description of what you're trying to do so we can better assist you.

  • Eswari
    Replied on July 20, 2017 at 2:43 AM
    I am talking about outside text box. Let me attach a screenshot.
    If you look at the below screen, the colon symbol on right side should
    automatically entered into next line when the defendant field on left
    expands. Is this achievable?
    Thanks and regards
    Eshu153
    ...
  • Support_Management Jotform Support
    Replied on July 20, 2017 at 4:00 AM

    We never received your screenshot as our Support Forum doesn't process email attachments. Please reply to our forum the thread on your browser.

    To do that, click this link https://www.jotform.com/answers/1203430 and post your replies and screenshots from there.

    Related guide: How-to-Post-Screenshots-to-Our-Support-Forum 

  • Eshu153
    Replied on July 20, 2017 at 4:43 AM

    Attaching hereHow can I mask an input field? Image 1 Screenshot 20

  • Ashwin JotForm Support
    Replied on July 20, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    Hello Eswari,

    Unfortunately it is not possible to dynamically increase the height of space below the textbox. Though I am not sure what is your exact requirement but I would suggest you to please take a look at our "Narrative Fields" and "Passage Test" widgets and see if that fits into your requirement.

    Thank you!