The Textarea field in HT Contact Forms is designed to collect longer text input, such as messages, comments, or feedback.
It offers a range of customization options to control its appearance, behavior, and data structure.
Textarea Field Settings: #

1. Admin Label #
Set the internal name for the field, which will be used for admin reference and managing form entries.
2. Field Label #
Set the label that users will see on the front-end form.
✅ It guides users on what kind of information they should provide.
3. Label Position #
Choose where the label should be placed in relation to the textarea input. Options include:
- Default
- Top
- Right
- Bottom
- Left
This helps match the form layout with your website’s design.
4. Hide Label #
Enable this option to hide the label from the front-end form for a cleaner look.
✅ Useful if you rely solely on placeholder text.
5. Placeholder Text #
Set a placeholder text that appears inside the textarea field when it is empty, providing input guidance to users.
6. Required #
Mark the field as mandatory.
✅ If enabled, users must fill in the field before submitting the form.
7. Default Value #
Set a predefined text that will appear in the textarea when the form loads.
8. Field Size #
Adjust the visual size of the textarea field. Available options:
- Small
- Medium (Default)
- Large
Pick the size that best fits your form’s design.
9. Field Class #
Assign a custom CSS class for the field.
🎨 This allows you to apply custom styles through your stylesheet.
10. Help Message #
Add additional instructions or tips for users.
✅ It can be shown next to the label as a tooltip or below the input box.

11. Message Position #
Control where the Help Message appears:
- Default
- Next to Label as Tooltip
- Below Input Element
Customize it for better user experience.
12. Name Attribute #
Assign a unique name attribute for this field.
👉 Important for form submission and backend data processing.
13. Max Text Length #
Set a maximum number of characters users can enter in the textarea.
✅ Helps control the amount of content collected through the form.
Tip:
Adding a Placeholder, Help Message, and setting a Max Text Length can greatly improve form usability and reduce user confusion! 🌟