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Design Input States

Trust, Privacy & Ethics · authentication

Updated 2026-07-28

Every input needs states.
Define:

Default:

Ready.

Focus:

Active.

Filled:

Contains value.

Error:

Needs correction.

Disabled:

Not available.

Success:

Completed.

A complete input system prevents inconsistent forms.

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