When is it appropriate to use masking on an input field?

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.

1. Which field is normally affected by an input mask?
2. What is field masking?
3. What is mask in input HTML?
4. What is masked input validation?

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.

What is field masking?

Field masks are a way for API callers to list the fields that a request should return or update. Using a FieldMask allows the API to avoid unnecessary work and improves performance. A field mask is used for both the read and update methods in the Google Slides API.

What is mask in input HTML?

An input-mask helps the user with the input by ensuring a predefined format. This can be useful for dates, numerics, phone numbers, ... You can use input-mask with role input , and with core input element.

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.