Summary

(design & development needed)

The multi-line text area input to support the following:

1. warning state - currently, only an error state is supported.
2. masking - currently, credentials entered in multi-line text area cannot be masked.

Justification

1. Warning state: We need to warn users (but not prevent) when a leading/trailing space exists. Our forms contain a variety of multi-line, single-line, and number input fields - we cannot only provide warning feedback for some fields and not others. related GH issue

2. Masking: Some credentials in connection forms require multi-line input & the ability to mask the input. related GH issue
   a. Usability issue: we cannot ask users to input JSON snippets into a single-line input.
   b. Security issue: we cannot expose user credentials in the UI when using multi-line input (i.e. exposing the user's password).

Desired UX and success metrics

1. Text area supports a warning state similar to the text input (single-line) and number input fields. Should include a visual indication (with color) and text string that allows users to immediately identify the warning state and read an explanation of the warning.
2. Text area supports a masking capability similar to the text input that allows users to toggle on/off the visibility of the input.

Metrics for success/failure: users should be able to easily identify the the warning state and masking capability & recognize that they behave the same as the single-line text input.

Required functionality

The two enhancements to the text area should contain all the same functionality as in the single-line text input.

Specific timeline issues / requests

No upcoming release. The masking capability is a security concern and should be addressed asap.

Available extra resources

No response

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