Packagefeathers.controls.text
Classpublic class StageTextTextEditor
InheritanceStageTextTextEditor Inheritance BaseTextEditor Inheritance FeathersControl Inheritance starling.display.Sprite
Implements IMultilineTextEditor, INativeFocusOwner

Product Version : Feathers 1.0.0

Text that may be edited at runtime by the user with the TextInput component, rendered with the native flash.text.StageText class in Adobe AIR and the custom feathers.text.StageTextField class in Adobe Flash Player (StageTextField simulates StageText using flash.text.TextField). When not in focus, the StageText (or StageTextField) is drawn to BitmapData and uploaded to a texture on the GPU. Textures are managed internally by this component, and they will be automatically disposed when the component is disposed.

The following example shows how to use StageTextTextEditor with a TextInput:

var input:TextInput = new TextInput();
input.textEditorFactory = function():ITextEditor
{
    return new StageTextTextEditor();
};
this.addChild( input );

See also

feathers.controls.TextInput
Introduction to Feathers text editors
flash.text.StageText
feathers.text.StageTextField


Public Properties
 PropertyDefined By
 InheritedaddedEffect : Function
An optional effect that is activated when the component is added to the stage.
FeathersControl
  autoCapitalize : String
Controls how a device applies auto capitalization to user input.
StageTextTextEditor
  autoCorrect : Boolean
Indicates whether a device auto-corrects user input for spelling or punctuation mistakes.
StageTextTextEditor
  baseline : Number
[read-only] Returns the text baseline measurement, in pixels.
StageTextTextEditor
  clearButtonMode : String
Determines when the clear button is displayed or hidden by the StageText object.
StageTextTextEditor
  color : uint
Specifies text color as a number containing three 8-bit RGB components.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheriteddefaultTextEditorFactory : Function
[static] A function used by all UI controls that support text editor to create an ITextEditor instance.
FeathersControl
 InheriteddefaultTextRendererFactory : Function
[static] A function used by all UI controls that support text renderers to create an ITextRenderer instance.
FeathersControl
 Inheriteddepth : int
[read-only] The component's depth in the display list, relative to the stage.
FeathersControl
  disabledColor : uint
Specifies text color when the component is disabled as a number containing three 8-bit RGB components.
StageTextTextEditor
  displayAsPassword : Boolean
This property is managed by the TextInput. Determines if the entered text will be masked so that it cannot be seen, such as for a password input.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedeffectsSuspended : Boolean
[read-only] Indicates if effects have been suspended.
FeathersControl
 InheritedexplicitHeight : Number
[read-only] The height value explicitly set by passing a value to the height setter or by calling the setSize() function.
FeathersControl
 InheritedexplicitMaxHeight : Number
[read-only] The maximum height value explicitly set by passing a value to the maxHeight setter.
FeathersControl
 InheritedexplicitMaxWidth : Number
[read-only] The maximum width value explicitly set by passing a value to the maxWidth setter.
FeathersControl
 InheritedexplicitMinHeight : Number
[read-only] The minimum height value explicitly set by passing a value to the minHeight setter.
FeathersControl
 InheritedexplicitMinWidth : Number
[read-only] The minimum width value explicitly set by passing a value to the minWidth setter.
FeathersControl
 InheritedexplicitWidth : Number
[read-only] The width value explicitly set by passing a value to the width setter or to the setSize() method.
FeathersControl
 InheritedfocusInEffect : Function
An optional effect that is activated when the component receives focus.
FeathersControl
 InheritedfocusManager : IFocusManager
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. The current focus manager for this component.
FeathersControl
 InheritedfocusOutEffect : Function
An optional effect that is activated when the component loses focus.
FeathersControl
 InheritedfocusOwner : IFocusDisplayObject
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. Used for associating focusable display objects that are not direct children with an "owner" focusable display object, such as pop-ups.
FeathersControl
  fontFamily : String
Indicates the name of the current font family.
StageTextTextEditor
  fontPosture : String
Specifies the font posture, using constants defined in the flash.text.engine.FontPosture class.
StageTextTextEditor
  fontSize : int
The size in pixels for the current font family.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedfontStyles : FontStylesSet
The internal font styles used to render the text that are passed down from the parent component.
BaseTextEditor
  fontWeight : String
Specifies the font weight, using constants defined in the flash.text.engine.FontWeight class.
StageTextTextEditor
  globalStyleProvider : IStyleProvider
[static] The default IStyleProvider for all StageTextTextEditor components.
StageTextTextEditor
 Inheritedheight : Number
[override] The height of the component, in pixels.
FeathersControl
 InheritedhideEffect : Function
An optional effect that is activated when the component is hidden.
FeathersControl
 InheritedincludeInLayout : Boolean
Determines if the ILayout should use this object or ignore it.
FeathersControl
 InheritedisCreated : Boolean
[read-only] Determines if the component has been initialized and validated for the first time.
FeathersControl
  isEditable : Boolean
This property is managed by the TextInput. Determines if the text input is editable.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedisEnabled : Boolean
Indicates whether the control is interactive or not.
FeathersControl
 InheritedisFocusEnabled : Boolean
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. Determines if this component can receive focus.
FeathersControl
 InheritedisInitialized : Boolean
[read-only] Determines if the component has been initialized yet.
FeathersControl
 InheritedisQuickHitAreaEnabled : Boolean
Similar to mouseChildren on the classic display list.
FeathersControl
  isSelectable : Boolean
Warning: This property is ignored because flash.text.StageText does not support selectable text that is not editable. If the isEditable property is set to false, the isSelectable property determines if the text is selectable.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedisShowingFocus : Boolean
[read-only] The implementation of this method is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. Indicates if the showFocus() method has been called on the object when it has focus.
FeathersControl
 InheritedlayoutData : ILayoutData
Extra parameters associated with this display object that will be used by the layout algorithm.
FeathersControl
  locale : String
Indicates the locale of the text.
StageTextTextEditor
  maintainTouchFocus : Boolean
[override] If enabled, the text editor will remain in focus, even if something else is touched.
StageTextTextEditor
  maxChars : int
This property is managed by the TextInput. The maximum number of characters that may be entered.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedmaxHeight : Number
The maximum recommended height to be used for self-measurement and, optionally, by any code that is resizing this component.
FeathersControl
 InheritedmaxWidth : Number
The maximum recommended width to be used for self-measurement and, optionally, by any code that is resizing this component.
FeathersControl
 InheritedminHeight : Number
The minimum recommended height to be used for self-measurement and, optionally, by any code that is resizing this component.
FeathersControl
 InheritedminTouchHeight : Number
If using isQuickHitAreaEnabled, and the hit area's height is smaller than this value, it will be expanded.
FeathersControl
 InheritedminTouchWidth : Number
If using isQuickHitAreaEnabled, and the hit area's width is smaller than this value, it will be expanded.
FeathersControl
 InheritedminWidth : Number
The minimum recommended width to be used for self-measurement and, optionally, by any code that is resizing this component.
FeathersControl
 InheritedmoveEffect : Function
An optional effect that is activated when the component is moved to a new position.
FeathersControl
  multiline : Boolean
Indicates whether the StageText object can display more than one line of text.
StageTextTextEditor
  nativeFocus : Object
[read-only] An object external to Starling that must be given focus when this Feathers component is given focus by a focus manager.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritednextDownFocus : IFocusDisplayObject
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. The next object that will receive focus when Keyboard.DOWN is pressed at KeyLocation.D_PAD and a focus manager is enabled.
FeathersControl
 InheritednextLeftFocus : IFocusDisplayObject
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. The next object that will receive focus when Keyboard.LEFT is pressed at KeyLocation.D_PAD and a focus manager is enabled.
FeathersControl
 InheritednextRightFocus : IFocusDisplayObject
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. The next object that will receive focus when Keyboard.RIGHT is pressed at KeyLocation.D_PAD and a focus manager is enabled.
FeathersControl
 InheritednextTabFocus : IFocusDisplayObject
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. The next object that will receive focus when the tab key is pressed when a focus manager is enabled.
FeathersControl
 InheritednextUpFocus : IFocusDisplayObject
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. The next object that will receive focus when Keyboard.UP is pressed at KeyLocation.D_PAD and a focus manager is enabled.
FeathersControl
 InheritedpreviousTabFocus : IFocusDisplayObject
The implementation of this property is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface. The previous object that will receive focus when the tab key is pressed while holding shift when a focus manager is enabled.
FeathersControl
 InheritedresizeEffect : Function
An optional effect that is activated when the component is resized with new dimensions.
FeathersControl
  restrict : String
This property is managed by the TextInput. Limits the set of characters that may be entered.
StageTextTextEditor
  returnKeyLabel : String
Indicates the label on the Return key for devices that feature a soft keyboard.
StageTextTextEditor
  selectionBeginIndex : int
[read-only] The index of the first character of the selection.
StageTextTextEditor
  selectionEndIndex : int
[read-only] The index of the last character of the selection.
StageTextTextEditor
  setTouchFocusOnEndedPhase : Boolean
[read-only] Determines if the owner should call setFocus() on TouchPhase.ENDED or on TouchPhase.BEGAN.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedshowEffect : Function
An optional effect that is activated when the component is shown.
FeathersControl
  softKeyboardType : String
Controls the appearance of the soft keyboard.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedstateContext : IStateContext
When the text editor observes a state context, the text editor may change its font styles based on the current state of that context.
BaseTextEditor
 InheritedstyleName : String
The concatenated styleNameList, with values separated by spaces.
FeathersControl
 InheritedstyleNameList : TokenList
[read-only] Contains a list of all "styles" assigned to this control.
FeathersControl
 InheritedstyleProvider : IStyleProvider
When a component initializes, a style provider may be used to set properties that affect the component's visual appearance.
FeathersControl
 Inheritedtext : String
The text displayed by the editor.
BaseTextEditor
  textAlign : String
Indicates the paragraph alignment.
StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedtoolTip : String
Text to display in a tool tip to when hovering over this component, if the ToolTipManager is enabled.
FeathersControl
  updateSnapshotOnScaleChange : Boolean
Refreshes the texture snapshot every time that the text editor is scaled.
StageTextTextEditor
 Inheritedwidth : Number
[override] The width of the component, in pixels.
FeathersControl
Protected Properties
 PropertyDefined By
 InheritedactualHeight : Number = 0
The final height value that should be used for layout.
FeathersControl
 InheritedactualMinHeight : Number = 0
The final minimum height value that should be used for layout.
FeathersControl
 InheritedactualMinWidth : Number = 0
The final minimum width value that should be used for layout.
FeathersControl
 InheritedactualWidth : Number = 0
The final width value that should be used for layout.
FeathersControl
 InheriteddefaultStyleProvider : IStyleProvider
[read-only] When the FeathersControl constructor is called, the styleProvider property is set to this value.
FeathersControl
  stageText : Object
The StageText instance.
StageTextTextEditor
  textSnapshot : Image
An image that displays a snapshot of the native StageText in the Starling display list when the editor doesn't have focus.
StageTextTextEditor
Public Methods
 MethodDefined By
  
Constructor.
StageTextTextEditor
  
clearFocus():void
Removes focus from the text editor.
StageTextTextEditor
 Inherited
getBounds(targetSpace:DisplayObject, resultRect:Rectangle = null):Rectangle
[override] Feathers components use an optimized getBounds() implementation that may sometimes behave differently than regular Starling display objects.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
hideFocus():void
The implementation of this method is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
If the component has not yet initialized, initializes immediately.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
invalidate(flag:String):void
Call this function to tell the UI control that a redraw is pending.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
isInvalid(flag:String = null):Boolean
Indicates whether the control is pending validation or not.
FeathersControl
  
measureText(result:Point = null):Point
Measures the text's bounds (without a full validation, if possible).
StageTextTextEditor
 Inherited
move(x:Number, y:Number):void
Sets both the x and the y positions of the control in a single function call.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
removeFromParentWithEffect(effect:Function, dispose:Boolean = false):void
Plays an effect before removing the component from its parent.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
Resets the styleProvider property to its default value, which is usually the global style provider for the component.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
Indicates that effects should be re-activated after being suspended.
FeathersControl
  
selectRange(beginIndex:int, endIndex:int):void
Sets the range of selected characters.
StageTextTextEditor
  
setFocus(position:Point = null):void
Gives focus to the text editor.
StageTextTextEditor
 Inherited
setSize(width:Number, height:Number):void
Sets both the width and the height of the control in a single function call.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
showFocus():void
The implementation of this method is provided for convenience, but it cannot be used unless a subclass implements the IFocusDisplayObject interface.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
Indicates that effects should not be activated temporarily.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
validate():void
Immediately validates the display object, if it is invalid.
FeathersControl
Protected Methods
 MethodDefined By
  
If the component's dimensions have not been set explicitly, it will measure its content and determine an ideal size for itself.
StageTextTextEditor
 Inherited
clearInvalidationFlag(flag:String):void
Clears an invalidation flag.
FeathersControl
  
Creates and adds the stageText instance.
StageTextTextEditor
 Inherited
draw():void
Override to customize layout and to adjust properties of children.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
focusInHandler(event:Event):void
Default event handler for FeathersEventType.FOCUS_IN that may be overridden in subclasses to perform additional actions when the component receives focus.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
focusOutHandler(event:Event):void
Default event handler for FeathersEventType.FOCUS_OUT that may be overridden in subclasses to perform additional actions when the component loses focus.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
The next style that is set will not be restricted.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
initialize():void
Called the first time that the UI control is added to the stage, and you should override this function to customize the initialization process.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
processStyleRestriction(key:Object):Boolean
Used by setters for properties that are considered "styles" to determine if the setter has been called directly on the component or from a style provider.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
Updates the focus indicator skin by showing or hiding it and adjusting its position and dimensions.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
saveMeasurements(width:Number, height:Number, minWidth:Number = 0, minHeight:Number = 0):Boolean
Saves the dimensions and minimum dimensions calculated for the component.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
setInvalidationFlag(flag:String):void
Sets an invalidation flag.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
setSizeInternal(width:Number, height:Number, canInvalidate:Boolean):Boolean
Sets the width and height of the control, with the option of invalidating or not.
FeathersControl
Events
 Event Summary Defined By
  Dispatched when the text property changes.StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedDispatched after the component has validated for the first time.FeathersControl
  Dispatched when the user presses the Enter key while the editor has focus.StageTextTextEditor
  Dispatched when the text editor receives focus.StageTextTextEditor
  Dispatched when the text editor loses focus.StageTextTextEditor
 InheritedDispatched after initialize() has been called, but before the first time that draw() has been called.FeathersControl
 InheritedDispatched when the width or height of the control changes.FeathersControl
  Dispatched when the soft keyboard is activated.StageTextTextEditor
  Dispatched when the soft keyboard is about to activate.StageTextTextEditor
  Dispatched when the soft keyboard is deactivated.StageTextTextEditor
Styles
 StyleDefined By
 Inherited
focusIndicatorSkin : DisplayObject
If this component supports focus, this optional skin will be displayed above the component when showFocus() is called.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
focusPadding : Number
Quickly sets all focus padding properties to the same value.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
The minimum space, in pixels, between the object's bottom edge and the bottom edge of the focus indicator skin.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
The minimum space, in pixels, between the object's left edge and the left edge of the focus indicator skin.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
The minimum space, in pixels, between the object's right edge and the right edge of the focus indicator skin.
FeathersControl
 Inherited
The minimum space, in pixels, between the object's top edge and the top edge of the focus indicator skin.
FeathersControl
Public Constants
 ConstantDefined By
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_ALL : String = "all"
[static] Flag to indicate that everything is invalid and should be redrawn.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_DATA : String = "data"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the primary data displayed by the UI control has changed.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_FOCUS : String = "focus"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the focus of the UI control has changed.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_LAYOUT : String = "layout"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the layout of the UI control has changed.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_SCROLL : String = "scroll"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the scroll position of the UI control has changed.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_SELECTED : String = "selected"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the selection of the UI control has changed.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_SIZE : String = "size"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the dimensions of the UI control have changed.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_SKIN : String = "skin"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the skin of the UI control has changed.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_STATE : String = "state"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the state has changed.
FeathersControl
 InheritedINVALIDATION_FLAG_STYLES : String = "styles"
[static] Invalidation flag to indicate that the styles or visual appearance of the UI control has changed.
FeathersControl
Property Detail
autoCapitalizeproperty
autoCapitalize:String

Controls how a device applies auto capitalization to user input. This property is only a hint to the underlying platform, because not all devices and operating systems support this functionality.

In the following example, the auto capitalize behavior is changed:

textEditor.autoCapitalize = AutoCapitalize.WORD;

The default value is flash.text.AutoCapitalize.NONE.


Implementation
    public function get autoCapitalize():String
    public function set autoCapitalize(value:String):void

See also

autoCorrectproperty 
autoCorrect:Boolean

Indicates whether a device auto-corrects user input for spelling or punctuation mistakes. This property is only a hint to the underlying platform, because not all devices and operating systems support this functionality.

In the following example, auto correct is enabled:

textEditor.autoCorrect = true;

The default value is false.


Implementation
    public function get autoCorrect():Boolean
    public function set autoCorrect(value:Boolean):void

See also

baselineproperty 
baseline:Number  [read-only]

Returns the text baseline measurement, in pixels.


Implementation
    public function get baseline():Number
clearButtonModeproperty 
clearButtonMode:String

Determines when the clear button is displayed or hidden by the StageText object.

In the following example, the clear button is always hidden:

textEditor.clearButtonMode = StageTextClearButtonMode.NEVER;

Requires -swf-version=34 or newer.

The default value is flash.text.StageTextClearButtonMode.WHILE_EDITING.


Implementation
    public function get clearButtonMode():String
    public function set clearButtonMode(value:String):void

See also

colorproperty 
color:uint

Specifies text color as a number containing three 8-bit RGB components.

In the following example, the text color is changed:

textEditor.color = 0xff9900;

The default value is 0x000000.


Implementation
    public function get color():uint
    public function set color(value:uint):void

See also

disabledColorproperty 
disabledColor:uint

Specifies text color when the component is disabled as a number containing three 8-bit RGB components.

In the following example, the text color is changed:

textEditor.isEnabled = false;
textEditor.disabledColor = 0xff9900;

The default value is 0x999999.


Implementation
    public function get disabledColor():uint
    public function set disabledColor(value:uint):void

See also

displayAsPasswordproperty 
displayAsPassword:Boolean

This property is managed by the TextInput.

Determines if the entered text will be masked so that it cannot be seen, such as for a password input.

In the following example, the text input's text is displayed as a password:

input.displayAsPassword = true;


Implementation
    public function get displayAsPassword():Boolean
    public function set displayAsPassword(value:Boolean):void

See also

fontFamilyproperty 
fontFamily:String

Indicates the name of the current font family. A value of null indicates the system default.

In the following example, the font family is changed:

textEditor.fontFamily = "Source Sans Pro";

The default value is null.


Implementation
    public function get fontFamily():String
    public function set fontFamily(value:String):void

See also

fontPostureproperty 
fontPosture:String

Specifies the font posture, using constants defined in the flash.text.engine.FontPosture class.

In the following example, the font posture is changed:

textEditor.fontPosture = FontPosture.ITALIC;

The default value is flash.text.engine.FontPosture.NORMAL.


Implementation
    public function get fontPosture():String
    public function set fontPosture(value:String):void

See also

fontSizeproperty 
fontSize:int

The size in pixels for the current font family.

In the following example, the font size is increased to 16 pixels:

textEditor.fontSize = 16;

The default value is 12.


Implementation
    public function get fontSize():int
    public function set fontSize(value:int):void

See also

fontWeightproperty 
fontWeight:String

Specifies the font weight, using constants defined in the flash.text.engine.FontWeight class.

In the following example, the font weight is changed to bold:

textEditor.fontWeight = FontWeight.BOLD;

The default value is flash.text.engine.FontWeight.NORMAL.


Implementation
    public function get fontWeight():String
    public function set fontWeight(value:String):void

See also

globalStyleProviderproperty 
public static var globalStyleProvider:IStyleProvider

The default IStyleProvider for all StageTextTextEditor components.

The default value is null.

See also

isEditableproperty 
isEditable:Boolean

This property is managed by the TextInput.

Determines if the text input is editable. If the text input is not editable, it will still appear enabled.

In the following example, the text input is not editable:

input.isEditable = false;


Implementation
    public function get isEditable():Boolean
    public function set isEditable(value:Boolean):void

See also

isSelectableproperty 
isSelectable:Boolean

Warning: This property is ignored because flash.text.StageText does not support selectable text that is not editable.

If the isEditable property is set to false, the isSelectable property determines if the text is selectable. If the isEditable property is set to true, the text will always be selectable.

In the following example, the text input is not selectable:

input.isEditable = false;
input.isSelectable = false;


Implementation
    public function get isSelectable():Boolean
    public function set isSelectable(value:Boolean):void

See also

localeproperty 
locale:String

Indicates the locale of the text. StageText uses the standard locale identifiers. For example "en", "en_US" and "en-US" are all English.

In the following example, the locale is changed to Russian:

textEditor.locale = "ru";

The default value is "en".


Implementation
    public function get locale():String
    public function set locale(value:String):void

See also

maintainTouchFocusproperty 
maintainTouchFocus:Boolean[override]

If enabled, the text editor will remain in focus, even if something else is touched.

Note: If the FocusManager is enabled, this property will be ignored.

In the following example, touch focus is maintained:

textEditor.maintainTouchFocus = true;

The default value is false.


Implementation
    public function get maintainTouchFocus():Boolean
    public function set maintainTouchFocus(value:Boolean):void
maxCharsproperty 
maxChars:int

This property is managed by the TextInput.

The maximum number of characters that may be entered. If 0, any number of characters may be entered.

In the following example, the text input's maximum characters is specified:

input.maxChars = 10;


Implementation
    public function get maxChars():int
    public function set maxChars(value:int):void

See also

multilineproperty 
multiline:Boolean

Indicates whether the StageText object can display more than one line of text. This property is configurable after the text editor is created, unlike a regular StageText instance. The text editor will dispose and recreate its internal StageText instance if the value of the multiline property is changed after the StageText is initially created.

In the following example, multiline is enabled:

textEditor.multiline = true;
When setting this property to true, it is recommended that the text input's verticalAlign property is set to VerticalAlign.JUSTIFY.

The default value is false.


Implementation
    public function get multiline():Boolean
    public function set multiline(value:Boolean):void

See also

nativeFocusproperty 
nativeFocus:Object  [read-only]

An object external to Starling that must be given focus when this Feathers component is given focus by a focus manager.

This property may return null. When it returns null, the focus manager should treat this display object like any other display object that may receive focus but doesn't implement INativeFocusOwner.

If this property doesn't return a flash.display.InteractiveObject, the class must also implement IAdvancedNativeFocusOwner.


Implementation
    public function get nativeFocus():Object
restrictproperty 
restrict:String

This property is managed by the TextInput.

Limits the set of characters that may be entered.

In the following example, the text input's allowed characters are restricted:

input.restrict = "0-9";


Implementation
    public function get restrict():String
    public function set restrict(value:String):void

See also

returnKeyLabelproperty 
returnKeyLabel:String

Indicates the label on the Return key for devices that feature a soft keyboard. The available values are constants defined in the flash.text.ReturnKeyLabel class. This property is only a hint to the underlying platform, because not all devices and operating systems support this functionality.

In the following example, the return key label is changed:

textEditor.returnKeyLabel = ReturnKeyLabel.GO;

The default value is flash.text.ReturnKeyLabel.DEFAULT.


Implementation
    public function get returnKeyLabel():String
    public function set returnKeyLabel(value:String):void

See also

selectionBeginIndexproperty 
selectionBeginIndex:int  [read-only]

The index of the first character of the selection. If no text is selected, then this is the value of the caret index. This value will always be smaller than selectionEndIndex.


Implementation
    public function get selectionBeginIndex():int
selectionEndIndexproperty 
selectionEndIndex:int  [read-only]

The index of the last character of the selection. If no text is selected, then this is the value of the caret index. This value will always be larger than selectionBeginIndex.


Implementation
    public function get selectionEndIndex():int
setTouchFocusOnEndedPhaseproperty 
setTouchFocusOnEndedPhase:Boolean  [read-only]

Determines if the owner should call setFocus() on TouchPhase.ENDED or on TouchPhase.BEGAN. This is a hack because StageText doesn't like being assigned focus on TouchPhase.BEGAN. In general, most text editors should simply return false.

The default value is true.


Implementation
    public function get setTouchFocusOnEndedPhase():Boolean
softKeyboardTypeproperty 
softKeyboardType:String

Controls the appearance of the soft keyboard. Valid values are defined as constants in the flash.text.SoftKeyboardType class. This property is only a hint to the underlying platform, because not all devices and operating systems support this functionality.

In the following example, the soft keyboard type is changed:

textEditor.softKeyboardType = SoftKeyboardType.NUMBER;

The default value is flash.text.SoftKeyboardType.DEFAULT.


Implementation
    public function get softKeyboardType():String
    public function set softKeyboardType(value:String):void

See also

stageTextproperty 
protected var stageText:Object

The StageText instance. It's typed Object so that a replacement class can be used in browser-based Flash Player.

textAlignproperty 
textAlign:String

Indicates the paragraph alignment. Valid values are defined as constants in the flash.text.TextFormatAlign class.

In the following example, the text is centered:

textEditor.textAlign = TextFormatAlign.CENTER;

The default value is flash.text.TextFormatAlign.START.


Implementation
    public function get textAlign():String
    public function set textAlign(value:String):void

See also

textSnapshotproperty 
protected var textSnapshot:Image

An image that displays a snapshot of the native StageText in the Starling display list when the editor doesn't have focus.

updateSnapshotOnScaleChangeproperty 
updateSnapshotOnScaleChange:Boolean

Refreshes the texture snapshot every time that the text editor is scaled. Based on the scale in global coordinates, so scaling the parent will require a new snapshot.

Warning: setting this property to true may result in reduced performance because every change of the scale requires uploading a new texture to the GPU. Use with caution. Consider setting this property to false temporarily during animations that modify the scale.

In the following example, the snapshot will be updated when the text editor is scaled:

textEditor.updateSnapshotOnScaleChange = true;

The default value is false.


Implementation
    public function get updateSnapshotOnScaleChange():Boolean
    public function set updateSnapshotOnScaleChange(value:Boolean):void
Constructor Detail
StageTextTextEditor()Constructor
public function StageTextTextEditor()

Constructor.

Method Detail
autoSizeIfNeeded()method
protected function autoSizeIfNeeded():Boolean

If the component's dimensions have not been set explicitly, it will measure its content and determine an ideal size for itself. If the explicitWidth or explicitHeight member variables are set, those value will be used without additional measurement. If one is set, but not the other, the dimension with the explicit value will not be measured, but the other non-explicit dimension will still need measurement.

Calls saveMeasurements() to set up the actualWidth and actualHeight member variables used for layout.

Meant for internal use, and subclasses may override this function with a custom implementation.

Returns
Boolean
clearFocus()method 
public function clearFocus():void

Removes focus from the text editor.

createStageText()method 
protected function createStageText():void

Creates and adds the stageText instance.

Meant for internal use, and subclasses may override this function with a custom implementation.

measureText()method 
public function measureText(result:Point = null):Point

Measures the text's bounds (without a full validation, if possible).

Parameters

result:Point (default = null)

Returns
Point
selectRange()method 
public function selectRange(beginIndex:int, endIndex:int):void

Sets the range of selected characters. If both values are the same, the text insertion position is changed and nothing is selected.

Parameters

beginIndex:int
 
endIndex:int

setFocus()method 
public function setFocus(position:Point = null):void

Gives focus to the text editor. Includes an optional position which may be used by the text editor to determine the cursor position. The position may be outside of the editors bounds.

Parameters

position:Point (default = null)

Event Detail
change Event
Event Object Type: starling.events.Event
Event.type property = starling.events.Event.CHANGE

Dispatched when the text property changes.

The properties of the event object have the following values:

PropertyValue
bubblesfalse
currentTargetThe Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use myButton.addEventListener() to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the currentTarget.
datanull
targetThe Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the currentTarget property to always access the Object listening for the event.

See also

enter Event  
Event Object Type: starling.events.Event
Event.type property = feathers.events.FeathersEventType.ENTER

Dispatched when the user presses the Enter key while the editor has focus. This event may not be dispatched on some platforms, depending on the value of returnKeyLabel. This issue may even occur when using the default value of returnKeyLabel!

The properties of the event object have the following values:

PropertyValue
bubblesfalse
currentTargetThe Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use myButton.addEventListener() to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the currentTarget.
datanull
targetThe Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the currentTarget property to always access the Object listening for the event.

The FeathersEventType.ENTER event type is meant to be used when the enter key has been pressed in an input control.

See also

focusIn Event  
Event Object Type: starling.events.Event
Event.type property = feathers.events.FeathersEventType.FOCUS_IN

Dispatched when the text editor receives focus.

The properties of the event object have the following values:

PropertyValue
bubblesfalse
currentTargetThe Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use myButton.addEventListener() to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the currentTarget.
datanull
targetThe Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the currentTarget property to always access the Object listening for the event.

The FeathersEventType.FOCUS_IN event type is used by Feathers components to indicate when they have received focus.
focusOut Event  
Event Object Type: starling.events.Event
Event.type property = feathers.events.FeathersEventType.FOCUS_OUT

Dispatched when the text editor loses focus.

The properties of the event object have the following values:

PropertyValue
bubblesfalse
currentTargetThe Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use myButton.addEventListener() to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the currentTarget.
datanull
targetThe Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the currentTarget property to always access the Object listening for the event.

The FeathersEventType.FOCUS_OUT event type is used by Feathers components to indicate when they have lost focus.
softKeyboardActivate Event  
Event Object Type: starling.events.Event
Event.type property = feathers.events.FeathersEventType.SOFT_KEYBOARD_ACTIVATE

Dispatched when the soft keyboard is activated. Not all text editors will activate a soft keyboard.

The properties of the event object have the following values:

PropertyValue
bubblesfalse
currentTargetThe Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use myButton.addEventListener() to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the currentTarget.
datanull
targetThe Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the currentTarget property to always access the Object listening for the event.

The FeathersEventType.SOFT_KEYBOARD_ACTIVATE event type is used by Feathers text editors when they activate a device's soft keyboard.
softKeyboardActivating Event  
Event Object Type: starling.events.Event
Event.type property = feathers.events.FeathersEventType.SOFT_KEYBOARD_ACTIVATING

Dispatched when the soft keyboard is about to activate. Not all text editors will activate a soft keyboard.

The properties of the event object have the following values:

PropertyValue
bubblesfalse
currentTargetThe Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use myButton.addEventListener() to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the currentTarget.
datanull
targetThe Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the currentTarget property to always access the Object listening for the event.

The FeathersEventType.SOFT_KEYBOARD_ACTIVATING event type is used by Feathers text editors when they are about to activate a device's soft keyboard.
softKeyboardDeactivate Event  
Event Object Type: starling.events.Event
Event.type property = feathers.events.FeathersEventType.SOFT_KEYBOARD_DEACTIVATE

Dispatched when the soft keyboard is deactivated. Not all text editors will activate a soft keyboard.

The properties of the event object have the following values:

PropertyValue
bubblesfalse
currentTargetThe Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use myButton.addEventListener() to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the currentTarget.
datanull
targetThe Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the currentTarget property to always access the Object listening for the event.

The FeathersEventType.SOFT_KEYBOARD_DEACTIVATE event type is used by Feathers text editors when they deactivate a device's soft keyboard.