Overview
The Bootstrap Pincode Input is a versatile jQuery widget designed to simplify the process of entering multi-digit codes. This plugin streamlines user input by allowing users to focus on entering digits without the hassle of navigating through traditional textboxes. With its simple implementation using just a single <input type="text">
, along with the support from Bootstrap, this tool enhances user experience significantly, especially for applications requiring secure entries like OTPs or PINs.
The intuitive design not only provides a clean interface but also includes beneficial functionalities such as callbacks when input is complete, and options for managing placeholder text. It’s a fantastic choice for developers looking to improve form usability in their web applications with minimal effort.
Features
- Easy Installation: Install via npm with minimal setup to integrate with your Bootstrap project seamlessly.
- Dynamic Input Creation: Automatically creates multiple visible input boxes based on the number of digits required, while maintaining a single underlying input field for easier handling.
- Customizable Placeholders: Allows you to define unique placeholders for each digit, improving guidance for the users as they input their codes.
- Hide Digits Option: Provides the capability to hide entered digits, ensuring privacy and security, akin to password inputs.
- Rich Callback Support: Includes callback functions that trigger after a user enters or removes digits, as well as when all required digits have been entered, for enhanced control over user interactions.
- Error Handling: Integrates a simple mechanism to display error messages if the entered code is invalid, improving overall user guidance.
- User-Friendly for Touch Devices: Ensures a smooth experience on touch devices by displaying a single input field while simulating multiple input boxes.