# textField Displays a text field the user can interact with. ## Overview The `textField` element provides a field for users to enter text. This element is commonly used inside of other elements. Here’s an example of a text field prepopulated with an email as a guide to the user. ```xml tclark@example.com ``` ### Contained In - [formTemplate](/documentation/TVML/formtemplate) ## Topics ### Valid TVML Attributes [binding](/documentation/TVML/binding) Associates information in a data item with an element. [keyboardType](/documentation/TVML/keyboardtype) Specifies the keyboard to display. [prototype](/documentation/TVML/prototype) Associates a data item type with an element. [secure](/documentation/TVML/secure) Hides typed text. [theme](/documentation/TVML/theme) Sets the color scheme for an element. --- 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)