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# Text Attributes

Modify how text is displayed, entered, and laid out.

## Topics

### Text Attributes

[accessibilityText](/documentation/TVML/accessibilitytext)

Adds hidden text to an element that is used when VoiceOver is enabled.

[firstName](/documentation/TVML/firstname)

Adds a person’s first name to an element.

[lastName](/documentation/TVML/lastname)

Adds a person’s last name to an element.

[layoutDirection](/documentation/TVML/layoutdirection)

Specifies the direction in which text is displayed.

[secure](/documentation/TVML/secure)

Hides typed text.

[showSpinner](/documentation/TVML/showspinner)

Displays a rotating spinner icon inside of a search field.

### Date Settings

[format](/documentation/TVML/format)

Specifies how a date is displayed.

[locale](/documentation/TVML/locale)

Sets the locale for the date element.

### Keyboard Types

[keyboardType](/documentation/TVML/keyboardtype)

Specifies the keyboard to display.


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