The “Prevent keyboard edit” functionality in the InputWP plugin allows you to prevent accidental editing of the text inside the date/time picker field by typing. This feature provides you with control over the user experience, ensuring that users can only select date and time values from the picker, while preventing accidental text input.
How to use
- Accessing the Feature:
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
- Navigate to “InputWP” in the left-hand menu.
- Click on “Settings.”
- Go to the “General” section.
- Enabling Prevent Keyboard Edit: On the “General” settings page, you will find a toggle switch button. Enable the toggle switch button if you want to prevent keyboard editing in the date/time picker field.
- Keyboard on Mobile Devices: Enabling this option will also prevent the keyboard from displaying on mobile devices when users select the date.
- Saving Changes: After toggling the “Prevent keyboard edit” option, click on the “Save” button to save the changes you’ve made, including the prevent keyboard edit setting.
Benefits of Using Prevent Keyboard Edit
- Accidental Editing Prevention: By enabling this feature, you ensure that users cannot accidentally edit the text inside the date/time picker field using their keyboard.
- Enhanced User Experience: Users can confidently interact with the date/time picker, focusing solely on selecting the desired date and time values without the distraction of text input.
Using the “Prevent keyboard edit” feature, you can create a more user-friendly and intuitive date and time selection process for your users.