Text Area
A multi-line input for comments, descriptions, notes, observations, or local context.
When To Use
| Use | Avoid |
|---|---|
| A multi-line input for comments, descriptions, notes, observations, or local context. | Avoid using this component when the content has a different job or needs a simpler plain-text treatment. |
| Use real form controls with visible labels, help text, validation, input purpose, keyboard access, and clear submit behaviour. | Avoid changing approved colours, typography, logo artwork, or class names to create a local style guide. |
| Use the starter markup as a copy/paste baseline for websites, Ghost HTML blocks, generated pages, or print previews. | Avoid copying placeholder IDs, links, contact details, or image paths without replacing them. |
Example
Include condition, access, hazards, or follow-up notes.
Code
CSS Imports
@import "@landcare-design-system/css/dist/landcare.css";
@import "@landcare-design-system/css/dist/components.css";Starter Markup
<div class="lds-field">
<label class="lds-label" for="site-notes">Site notes</label>
<textarea class="lds-textarea" id="site-notes" name="site-notes"></textarea>
<p class="lds-help-text">Include condition, access, hazards, or follow-up notes.</p>
</div>Class Reference
| Class | Use |
|---|---|
.lds-field | Stacks a label, control, and help or validation text. |
.lds-label | Applies the approved label typography and weight. |
.lds-textarea | Styles multi-line written input areas. |
.lds-help-text | Applies caption-sized supporting text. |
Review Notes
Web
Use real form controls with visible labels, help text, validation, input purpose, keyboard access, and clear submit behaviour.
Do not send online controls straight to paper. Use a separate reviewed print pattern when the final material is filled out by hand.
States And Variants
Document required, optional, error, success, disabled, focus, and read-only states.
Checklist
- Brand colours, typography, and logo use are inherited from the approved master brand.
- The first-read message or action is clear.
- Labels, headings, links, and alternative text are meaningful.
- Keyboard focus, colour contrast, and reading order are covered where the component is interactive.
- The component survives its final output: mobile, desktop, Ghost CMS, A4 print, poster, signage, or email.