# Textarea field

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A **Textarea** field is specifically designed to collect longer text responses from users.

## [#](#overview)Overview

Textarea fields allows for multi-line input, making it ideal for detailed feedback, comments, or any information that requires more space than a standard single-line input field.

![image-20260527-091438.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/c2d70936-852a-41d2-9674-7ebccdf45307.webp)

## [#](#use-cases)Use cases

Typical use cases include:

* Detailed feedback, comments, or suggestions
* Description or summary fields requiring multiple sentences
* Notes, instructions, or additional context
* Bug reproduction steps or error messages
* Free-form explanations, justifications, or open-ended responses

## [#](#configuration)Configuration

You have the following options available when using the text input macro:

![image-20260527-091241.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/9aae5108-d08c-4f64-80cb-e045229d987d.webp)

| **Setting** | **Recommendation**                            | **Notes**                                                                    |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ID          | Use a stable, meaningful internal identifier. | Avoid renaming once the field is used in filters, reports, or templates.     |
| Label       | Use clear user-facing wording.                | For example: _Description_, _Additional comments_, or _Notes_.               |
| Required    | Enable only when the value is essential.      | If enabled, provide a clear label and help text so users know what to enter. |
| Placeholder | Add an example or prompt to guide the user.   | For example: Describe the issue in detail, including any steps to reproduce. |