Search box placeholder text

[vent]

Hi everyone

So my problem is relatively simple but I don't know how to approach it. I have a working search box that filters what the user types in real time, however how do I add default text in the search bar that says "Type here" for example and goes away once the cursor is placed there and the user starts typing. I'd tried changing the default value to "Type here" in the text box property but that didn't work. Thank you!

 

[Ranman256]

Putting default value to "Type here" DOES work.
I use this method for everything.
But does a person really need to be informed that an empty search box needs a label to 'type here'?

 

[isladogs]

Putting default value to "Type here" DOES work.
I use this method for everything.
But does a person really need to be informed that an empty search box needs a label to 'type here'?

I'm with you on both of these points (both 'DOES WORK' & 'is it needed?)
But if the latter is true why do you "use this method for everything."?

 

[vent]

Thanks guys