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Input

The Input component provides users with a field to enter and edit text.

Input API

Import

import { Input } from '@mui/base/Input';
// or
import { Input } from '@mui/base';
Learn about the difference by reading this guide on minimizing bundle size.

Props

Props of the native component are also available.

NameTypeDefaultDescription
autoCompletestring-

This prop helps users to fill forms faster, especially on mobile devices. The name can be confusing, as it's more like an autofill. You can learn more about it following the specification.

autoFocusbool-

If true, the input element is focused during the first mount.

classNamestring-

Class name applied to the root element.

defaultValueany-

The default value. Use when the component is not controlled.

disabledbool-

If true, the component is disabled. The prop defaults to the value (false) inherited from the parent FormControl component.

endAdornmentnode-

Trailing adornment for this input.

errorbool-

If true, the input will indicate an error by setting the aria-invalid attribute on the input and the baseui--error class on the root element. The prop defaults to the value (false) inherited from the parent FormControl component.

idstring-

The id of the input element.

maxRowsnumber-

Maximum number of rows to display when multiline option is set to true.

minRowsnumber-

Minimum number of rows to display when multiline option is set to true.

multilineboolfalse

If true, a textarea element is rendered.

namestring-

Name attribute of the input element.

placeholderstring-

The short hint displayed in the input before the user enters a value.

readOnlybool-

It prevents the user from changing the value of the field (not from interacting with the field).

requiredbool-

If true, the input element is required. The prop defaults to the value (false) inherited from the parent FormControl component.

rowsnumber-

Number of rows to display when multiline option is set to true.

slotProps{ input?: func
| object, root?: func
| object }
{}

The props used for each slot inside the Input.

slots{ input?: elementType, root?: elementType, textarea?: elementType }{}

The components used for each slot inside the InputBase. Either a string to use a HTML element or a component.

See Slots API below for more details.

startAdornmentnode-

Leading adornment for this input.

type'button'
| 'checkbox'
| 'color'
| 'date'
| 'datetime-local'
| 'email'
| 'file'
| 'hidden'
| 'image'
| 'month'
| 'number'
| 'password'
| 'radio'
| 'range'
| 'reset'
| 'search'
| 'submit'
| 'tel'
| 'text'
| 'time'
| 'url'
| 'week'
'text'

Type of the input element. It should be a valid HTML5 input type.

valueany-

The value of the input element, required for a controlled component.


The ref is forwarded to the root element.