Multi-Line Text Box vs Single Line Text Box

A single-line text field can accommodate just a few words, such as a name or phone number. Multi-line text fields provide a place for long comments or descriptions. Site visitors can type as much text as they want, and the text scrolls as necessary.

1. What is the difference between single line text and multi-line text?
2. What is the difference between single line text and multiline text in Sharepoint?
3. What is a multi-line text box?
4. Is a text box control single line or multi-line by default?

What is the difference between single line text and multi-line text?

The multi-line text variable creates a field that lets you enter multiple lines of text. The single-line text variable creates a field to enter a single line of text.

What is the difference between single line text and multiline text in Sharepoint?

A single line of text column can display up to 255 characters in a single line. If you're creating a column for a list or library and want to display formatted text or more than one line of text at a time, create a Multiple lines of text column.

What is a multi-line text box?

A multiline text box control is a large text box that can display several lines of text or accept this text from user input. Text boxes are often linked to select value lookups and detailed menus. You can place a multiline text box control within a section control.

Is a text box control single line or multi-line by default?

By default, text boxes can accommodate a single line of text. If you want a text box to be able to accommodate multiple lines of text, you can enable paragraph breaks or text wrapping for the text box after you insert it onto your form template.