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Input with prefix
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Problem
Ever wanted to create an input with a visual, non-editable prefix? HTML, CSS and some ingenuity can help you with that!
All you really need is two elements: a
For starters, you can create a container element with
Finally, you can use the
https://codepen.io/chalarangelo/pen/gOVpEMK
All you really need is two elements: a
<span> for the prefix and an <input> for the actual input field. By styling them accordingly, you can create a visually appealing input box that looks like it has a prefix.For starters, you can create a container element with
display: flex to align the prefix and the input field. You can then remove the border and outline from the <input> field. Apply them to the parent element instead to make it look like an input box.Finally, you can use the
:focus-within pseudo-class selector to style the parent element accordingly, when the user interacts with the <input> field.https://codepen.io/chalarangelo/pen/gOVpEMK
Solution
<div class="input-box">
<span class="prefix">+30</span>
<input type="tel" placeholder="210 123 4567"/>
</div>For starters, you can create a container element with
display: flex to align the prefix and the input field. You can then remove the border and outline from the <input> field. Apply them to the parent element instead to make it look like an input box.Finally, you can use the
:focus-within pseudo-class selector to style the parent element accordingly, when the user interacts with the <input> field.https://codepen.io/chalarangelo/pen/gOVpEMK
> [!CAUTION]
>
> Make sure to include your prefix when submitting the form. You can use JavaScript to append it to the input value before sending it to the server.
Code Snippets
<div class="input-box">
<span class="prefix">+30</span>
<input type="tel" placeholder="210 123 4567"/>
</div>.input-box {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
border: 1px solid #a0a0a0;
border-radius: 4px;
}
.input-box input {
border: none;
outline: none;
}
.input-box:focus-within {
border-color: #4f7df3;
}Context
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