Is there any research about input mask corrections?

1. Why is input mask important?
2. What is masked input validation?
3. Which field is normally affected by an input mask?

Why is input mask important?

About input masks

The input mask is stored as an object property. You use an input mask when it's important that the format of the input values is consistent. For example, you might use an input mask with a field that stores phone numbers so that Access requires ten digits of input.

What is masked input validation?

Input masking helps to ensure that end users always enter a valid character in a field that has a format specified. If the end user enters a character that is invalid for the field's format, the machine beeps and the end user cannot leave the position or field until a correct entry is made.

Which field is normally affected by an input mask?

Some frequent uses of input masks include entry of telephone numbers, ZIP or postal codes, times and dates. e.g. When entering into a text box a phone number on a data capture form, in the format "(111) 111 1111" the area code brackets, the space between the number and the area code will automatically be placed in.