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Text area
<gcds-textarea>

Also called: text box.

A text area is a space to enter long-form information in response to a question or instruction.

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  • Figma

Textarea component preview

Take a look at what text areas do to see if they fit the problem you're solving for.

Problems text areas solve

Use a text area to collect multi-line information when you're expecting a person will write:

  • An individual or unique response.
  • To provide space for a long, freeform response.

Note: Only collect information you're authorized to handle and be sure to safeguard it to Government of Canada standards.

Input for short, single-line responses.

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2025-05-06