Paragraph text fields differ from standard text fields in that they can handle multiple lines of text, making them suitable for larger text areas.
Follow these steps to set up paragraph text fields in your editable product:
1. Adding a Paragraph Text Field
- Navigate to the “Setup Template” page of your editable product.
- Click the “Add Paragraph” button to create a new paragraph text field.
2. Positioning the Paragraph Text Field
- Drag and drop the newly created paragraph text field into your desired position on the template.
3. Naming the Field
- Go to the “Information” tab and enter a name for the paragraph text field. This helps in identifying the field later.
4. Adjusting Layout Settings
- Switch to the “Layout” tab to fine-tune the position and size of the paragraph text field:
- Position X: Adjust the horizontal position.
- Position Y: Adjust the vertical position.
- Max Width: Set the maximum width of the paragraph box.
- Max Height: Set the maximum height of the paragraph box.
- Line Spacing: Set the space between lines of text. This can be useful for formatting and readability.
- On exceeding Height: Define what happens when the text exceeds the height of the field. Options include:
- Do nothing: The text will be cut off.
- Auto expand downwards: The field will automatically expand downward to accommodate more text.
5. Customizing Font Settings
- Go to the “Font” tab to specify font-related settings:
- Font: Choose a pre-loaded font or use an uploaded font.
- Font Size: Set the desired font size.
- Indent: Set the indent amount for the first line of the paragraph.
- Tracking: Adjust the spacing between characters.
- Justification: Set the text alignment (e.g., left, right, center, justified).
- Capitalization: Choose the capitalization rule for the text.
- DataType: Set the data type for the field. Options include:
- Text: For standard text entries.
- Number: For numerical entries.
6. Setting a Custom Color
- Go to the “Colour” tab to set a custom color for the text in the paragraph field. You can choose from the color picker or enter a specific hex color code.
By following these steps, you can effectively set up and customize paragraph text fields in your editable product to suit your design needs.