# Text Area

A text area component is used to capture a large amount of text as input with a multi-line text box. You can submit the value of the text area by:

* Using a [button component](/docs/references/1.3/canvas-kit/interactivecomponents/button) (which will submit all interactive components in the canvas)


## Parameters

| Parameter | Possible Values | Required | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- | --- |
| type | `textarea` | Yes | The type of component you are rendering |
| id | Any string | Yes | A unique identifier for the component. |
| label | Any string | No | The text shown above the text area. |
| placeholder | Any string | No | An example value shown inside the component when it’s empty. |
| value | Any string | No | An entered value which is already inside the component. |
| error | `false``true` | No | Styles the input as failed.Default is `false`. |
| disabled | `false``true` | No | Styles the input and prevents the action.Default is `false`. |


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