How to Use Alert with TextInput in React Native?

Published On: 25/03/2025 | Category: React Native

Hi Developers,

Looking for an **example of how to use an alert with a text input in React Native**? This guide will help you implement a **React Native alert dialog** with an input field, useful for forms, feedback, or user prompts. Follow the **step-by-step tutorial** below!

--- Step 1: Download Project

Run the following command to create a new React Native project:

expo init ExampleApp
--- Step 2: Install and Setup

Install the required package:

npm install react-native-dialog-input
--- Step 3: Modify `App.js`

Update the `App.js` file to implement the alert with a text input field:

import React from 'react';
import { Button, StyleSheet, Text, View } from 'react-native';
import DialogInput from 'react-native-dialog-input';

const App = () => {
    const [visible, setVisible] = React.useState(false);
    const [input, setInput] = React.useState('');

    return (
        
            {input ? 
                {input}
                :
                App
            }
             {
                    setInput(inputText);
                    setVisible(false);
                }}
                closeDialog={() => setVisible(false)}
            />
            
--- Run Project

Start your app using Expo:

expo start

Scan the **QR code** in the **Expo Go** app to see it in action.

--- ### **🖼️ Output Preview**
React Native Alert with Text Input Example


### **âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

Q1: Can I customize the alert dialog style?

✔ Yes, you can modify the dialog’s appearance using **styles** in React Native.

Q2: How do I add validation to the input field?

âś” You can validate user input before submitting using conditions like:

if (inputText.trim() === '') {
   alert('Please enter a valid input');
}
    

Q3: Does this work in both Android and iOS?

âś” Yes, this implementation works seamlessly on both platforms.

Q4: How can I close the dialog programmatically?

âś” Set isDialogVisible to **false** using:

setVisible(false);
    

Q5: Can I use this with React Native CLI instead of Expo?

âś” Yes, it works with React Native CLI. Ensure all dependencies are installed.