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# Text

The **Text** element allows you to add a simple text area field into your calculator for extra notes.

### Element Tab

The Text element has the following attributes in the Element tab:

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* **Name** - Title of the element
* **Placeholder** - The input text that will be initially shown in this element
* **Description** - Description of the element
* **Element width -** set the width of the field relative to the width of the calculator in 100% scale. You will see the changes in real time.
* **Max. Number of Characters** - You can define the maximum number of characters a user can input

### Settings Tab

The Text element has the following attributes in the Settings tab:

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* **Hidden by Default** - The element will be hidden until a corresponding [condition](https://docs.stylemixthemes.com/cost-calculator-builder/calculator-elements/pages/OneKKwO4j2k65VfBcrvD#id-1.-hidden-by-default) is met
* **Additional Classes** - Add extra classes to the HTML elements to further style changes
* **Required** - You can make the field required

### Example of Using Text Element

Below you can see an example of the Text Element in the Graphic Designing template:

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How it will look on the user’s page:

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