overview.md

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{{ site.framework_name }} MaskedInput Overview

RadMaskedInput controls allow controlled data input in {% if site.site_name == 'Silverlight' %}Silverlight{% endif %}{% if site.site_name == 'WPF' %}WPF{% endif %} applications. They enhance the functionality of a TextBox by adding input validation and masks, such as date, IP Address, SSN, phone number, digits, currency and decimals.

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Key Features

This is a list with short descriptions of the top-of-the-line features of Telerik's RadMaskedInput controls.

• Rich set of mask tokens: The masked input controls allows you to define a mask rule that restricts the entered value. You can find more about this and the available tokens in the [Mask Tokens]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-mask-tokens%}) article.

• Validation: RadMaskedInput controls use a mask to distinguish between proper and improper user input. Read more about this in the [Validation]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-validation%}) section.

• Text Input: You can use the [RadMaskedTextInput]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-controls-text%}) control which supports restriction of the user input to customized text formats.

• DateTime Input: You can use the [RadMaskedDateTimeInput]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-controls-datetime%}) control which ensures that the date entered by the user is verified and accurate. You can also specify the culture information by setting the Culture property.

• Numeric Input: You can use the [RadMaskedNumericInput]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-controls-numeric%}) control which supports restricting the user input to decimal, fixed-point, percent and currency values, where currency values are also culture sensitive.

• Currency Input: You can use the [RadMaskedCurrencyInput]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-controls-currency%}) control which allows broad customization of culture-aware currency values.

• Keyboard Support: In addition to the standard keyboard input, the RadMaskedInput controls deliver the convenience of desktop applications with support for arrow-key [navigation]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-keyboard-mouse%}).

• Globalization Support: Full [globalization support]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-globalization%}) is provided out-of-the-box through the Culture property of the RadMaskedInput controls.

• Undo/Redo Support: All RadMaskedInput controls support Undo/Redo operations. You can simply press the Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y key combination to take advantage of this feature.

tip Get started with the control with its [Getting Started]({%slug radmaskedinput-getting-started%}) help article that shows how to use it in a basic scenario.

Check out the control demos at {% if site.site_name == 'Silverlight' %}demos.telerik.com{% endif %}{% if site.site_name == 'WPF' %}demos.telerik.com{% endif %}

{% if site.site_name == 'WPF' %}

Telerik UI for WPF Support and Learning Resources

• Telerik UI for WPF MaskedInput Homepage
• [Get Started with the Telerik UI for WPF MaskedInput]({%slug radmaskedinput-getting-started%})
• Telerik UI for WPF API Reference
• [Getting Started with Telerik UI for WPF Components]({%slug getting-started-first-steps%})
• Telerik UI for WPF Virtual Classroom (Training Courses for Registered Users)
• Telerik UI for WPF MaskedInput Forums
• Telerik UI for WPF Knowledge Base {% endif %}

See Also

• [GettingStarted]({%slug radmaskedinput-getting-started%})
• [MaskedInputExtensions]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-extensions%})
• [Placeholder]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-placeholder%})
• [Watermark]({%slug radmaskedinput-features-watermark%})