How to Use Alert with TextInput in 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 ProjectRun 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 (--- Run Project{input ? ); }; const styles = StyleSheet.create({ container: { flex: 1, justifyContent: 'center', alignItems: 'center', }, title: { fontSize: 20, marginBottom: 20, backgroundColor: 'red', color: 'white', padding: 15, borderRadius: 30, }, }); export default App;{input} :App }{ setInput(inputText); setVisible(false); }} closeDialog={() => setVisible(false)} />
Start your app using Expo:
expo start
Scan the **QR code** in the **Expo Go** app to see it in action.
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### **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.