# init(text:selection:prompt:axis:label:) Creates a text field with a binding to the current selection and a prompt generated from a `Text`. ``` nonisolated init(text: Binding, selection: Binding, prompt: Text? = nil, axis: Axis? = nil, @ContentBuilder label: () -> Label) ``` ## Parameters `text` The text to display and edit. `selection` A [`Binding`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Binding) to the variable containing the selection. `prompt` A `Text` representing the prompt of the text field which provides users with guidance on what to type into the text field. Defaults to `nil`. `axis` The axis in which to scroll text when it doesn’t fit in the available space. Defaults to `nil`. `label` A view that describes the purpose of the text field. ## Discussion The following example shows a text field with a binding to the current selection: ``` @State private var message: String = "" @State private var selection: TextSelection? = nil var body: some View { TextField(text: $message, selection: $selection) { Text("Message") } } ``` Use the [`onSubmit(of:_:)`](/documentation/SwiftUI/View/onSubmit(of:_:)) modifier to invoke an action whenever the user submits this text field. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)