# Input
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Inputs collect data from the user.
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?> This component doesn't work with standard forms. Use [``](/components/form.md) instead.
?> Please refer to the section on [form control validation](/components/form?id=form-control-validation) to learn how to do client-side validation.
## Examples
### Placeholders
Use the `placeholder` attribute to add a placeholder.
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### Clearable
Add the `clearable` prop to add a clear button when the input has content.
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### Toggle Password
Add the `toggle-password` prop to add a toggle button that will show the password when activated.
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### Pill
Use the `pill` prop to give inputs rounded edges.
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### Disabled
Use the `disabled` attribute to disable an input.
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### Sizes
Use the `size` attribute to change an input's size.
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### Prefix & Suffix Icons
Use the `prefix` and `suffix` slots to add icons.
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### Labels
Use the `label` attribute to give the input an accessible label.
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### Help Text
Add descriptive help text to an input with the `help-text` slot.
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