Provide a simple interface for displaying and editing text, including support for password fields and secure forms of text entry.
Framework
- App
Kit
Text Field
Topics
Views
class NSTextText that the user can select or edit and that sends its action message to its target when the user presses the Return key.
class NSSecureA text field that hides the typed text.
Management
protocol NSTextA protocol that a text field delegate can use to control its field editor action menu.
protocol NSControlA set of optional methods implemented by delegates of NSControl subclasses to respond to editing actions.
Cell
class NSTextAn object that enhances the text display capabilities of a cell.
class NSSecureA text field whose value is hidden from the user.
See Also
Controls
class NSButtonA control that defines an area on the screen that can be used to trigger actions.
class NSColorA control that displays a color value and lets the user change that color value.
Date Picker
Display a calendar date and provide controls for editing the date value.
class NSImageA display of image data from an NSImage object in a frame.
class NSLevelA visual representation of a level or quantity, using discrete values.
Path Control
A display of a file system path or virtual path information.
class NSPopA control for selecting an item from a list.
class NSProgressAn interface that provides visual feedback to the user about the status of an ongoing task.
class NSRuleAn interface for configuring a rule-based list of options.
class NSPredicateA defined set of rules that allows the editing of predicate objects.
Search Field
Provide a text field that is optimized for text-based search interfaces.
class NSSegmentedDisplay one or more buttons in a single horizontal group.
Slider
Display a range of values from which the user selects a single value.
class NSStepperAn interface with up and down arrow buttons for incrementing or decrementing a value.
Token Field
Provide a text field whose text can be rendered in a visually distinct way so that users can recognize portions more easily.
Toolbar
Provide a space for controls under a window's title bar and above your custom content.
Combo Box
Display a list of values in a pop-up menu that lets the user select a value or type in a custom value.
class NSMatrixA legacy interface for grouping radio buttons or other types of cells together.
class NSSwitchA control that offers a binary choice.