1 /* 2 * Copyright (C) 2008 The Android Open Source Project 3 * 4 * Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); 5 * you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. 6 * You may obtain a copy of the License at 7 * 8 * http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 9 * 10 * Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software 11 * distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, 12 * WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. 13 * See the License for the specific language governing permissions and 14 * limitations under the License. 15 */ 16 17 package android.text; 18 19 import android.text.TextUtils; 20 21 /** 22 * Bit definitions for an integer defining the basic content type of text 23 * held in an {@link Editable} object. Supported classes may be combined 24 * with variations and flags to indicate desired behaviors. 25 * 26 * <h3>Examples</h3> 27 * 28 * <dl> 29 * <dt>A password field with with the password visible to the user: 30 * <dd>inputType = TYPE_CLASS_TEXT | 31 * TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_VISIBLE_PASSWORD 32 * 33 * <dt>A multi-line postal address with automatic capitalization: 34 * <dd>inputType = TYPE_CLASS_TEXT | 35 * TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_POSTAL_ADDRESS | 36 * TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_MULTI_LINE 37 * 38 * <dt>A time field: 39 * <dd>inputType = TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME | 40 * TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_TIME 41 * </dl> 42 */ 43 public interface InputType { 44 /** 45 * Mask of bits that determine the overall class 46 * of text being given. Currently supported classes are: 47 * {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}, {@link #TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER}, 48 * {@link #TYPE_CLASS_PHONE}, {@link #TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME}. 49 * <p>IME authors: If the class is not one you 50 * understand, assume {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT} with NO variation 51 * or flags.<p> 52 */ 53 public static final int TYPE_MASK_CLASS = 0x0000000f; 54 55 /** 56 * Mask of bits that determine the variation of 57 * the base content class. 58 */ 59 public static final int TYPE_MASK_VARIATION = 0x00000ff0; 60 61 /** 62 * Mask of bits that provide addition bit flags 63 * of options. 64 */ 65 public static final int TYPE_MASK_FLAGS = 0x00fff000; 66 67 /** 68 * Special content type for when no explicit type has been specified. 69 * This should be interpreted to mean that the target input connection 70 * is not rich, it can not process and show things like candidate text nor 71 * retrieve the current text, so the input method will need to run in a 72 * limited "generate key events" mode, if it supports it. Note that some 73 * input methods may not support it, for example a voice-based input 74 * method will likely not be able to generate key events even if this 75 * flag is set. 76 */ 77 public static final int TYPE_NULL = 0x00000000; 78 79 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 80 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 81 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 82 83 /** 84 * Class for normal text. This class supports the following flags (only 85 * one of which should be set): 86 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_CHARACTERS}, 87 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_WORDS}, and. 88 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES}. It also supports the 89 * following variations: 90 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_NORMAL}, and 91 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_URI}. If you do not recognize the 92 * variation, normal should be assumed. 93 */ 94 public static final int TYPE_CLASS_TEXT = 0x00000001; 95 96 /** 97 * Flag for {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: capitalize all characters. Overrides 98 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_WORDS} and 99 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES}. This value is explicitly defined 100 * to be the same as {@link TextUtils#CAP_MODE_CHARACTERS}. Of course, 101 * this only affects languages where there are upper-case and lower-case letters. 102 */ 103 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_CHARACTERS = 0x00001000; 104 105 /** 106 * Flag for {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: capitalize the first character of 107 * every word. Overrides {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES}. This 108 * value is explicitly defined 109 * to be the same as {@link TextUtils#CAP_MODE_WORDS}. Of course, 110 * this only affects languages where there are upper-case and lower-case letters. 111 */ 112 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_WORDS = 0x00002000; 113 114 /** 115 * Flag for {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: capitalize the first character of 116 * each sentence. This value is explicitly defined 117 * to be the same as {@link TextUtils#CAP_MODE_SENTENCES}. For example 118 * in English it means to capitalize after a period and a space (note that other 119 * languages may have different characters for period, or not use spaces, 120 * or use different grammatical rules). Of course, 121 * this only affects languages where there are upper-case and lower-case letters. 122 */ 123 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_CAP_SENTENCES = 0x00004000; 124 125 /** 126 * Flag for {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: the user is entering free-form 127 * text that should have auto-correction applied to it. Without this flag, 128 * the IME will not try to correct typos. You should always set this flag 129 * unless you really expect users to type non-words in this field, for 130 * example to choose a name for a character in a game. 131 * Contrast this with {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE} and 132 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS}: 133 * {@code TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT} means that the IME will try to 134 * auto-correct typos as the user is typing, but does not define whether 135 * the IME offers an interface to show suggestions. 136 */ 137 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT = 0x00008000; 138 139 /** 140 * Flag for {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: the text editor (which means 141 * the application) is performing auto-completion of the text being entered 142 * based on its own semantics, which it will present to the user as they type. 143 * This generally means that the input method should not be showing 144 * candidates itself, but can expect the editor to supply its own 145 * completions/candidates from 146 * {@link android.view.inputmethod.InputMethodSession#displayCompletions 147 * InputMethodSession.displayCompletions()} as a result of the editor calling 148 * {@link android.view.inputmethod.InputMethodManager#displayCompletions 149 * InputMethodManager.displayCompletions()}. 150 * Note the contrast with {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT} and 151 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS}: 152 * {@code TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE} means the editor should show an 153 * interface for displaying suggestions, but instead of supplying its own 154 * it will rely on the Editor to pass completions/corrections. 155 */ 156 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE = 0x00010000; 157 158 /** 159 * Flag for {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: multiple lines of text can be 160 * entered into the field. If this flag is not set, the text field 161 * will be constrained to a single line. The IME may also choose not to 162 * display an enter key when this flag is not set, as there should be no 163 * need to create new lines. 164 */ 165 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_MULTI_LINE = 0x00020000; 166 167 /** 168 * Flag for {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: the regular text view associated 169 * with this should not be multi-line, but when a fullscreen input method 170 * is providing text it should use multiple lines if it can. 171 */ 172 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_IME_MULTI_LINE = 0x00040000; 173 174 /** 175 * Flag for {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: the input method does not need to 176 * display any dictionary-based candidates. This is useful for text views that 177 * do not contain words from the language and do not benefit from any 178 * dictionary-based completions or corrections. It overrides the 179 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT} value when set. 180 * Please avoid using this unless you are certain this is what you want. 181 * Many input methods need suggestions to work well, for example the ones 182 * based on gesture typing. Consider clearing 183 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT} instead if you just do not 184 * want the IME to correct typos. 185 * Note the contrast with {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_CORRECT} and 186 * {@link #TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_AUTO_COMPLETE}: 187 * {@code TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS} means the IME should never 188 * show an interface to display suggestions. Most IMEs will also take this to 189 * mean they should not try to auto-correct what the user is typing. 190 */ 191 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_FLAG_NO_SUGGESTIONS = 0x00080000; 192 193 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 194 195 /** 196 * Default variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: plain old normal text. 197 */ 198 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_NORMAL = 0x00000000; 199 200 /** 201 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering a URI. 202 */ 203 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_URI = 0x00000010; 204 205 /** 206 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering an e-mail address. 207 */ 208 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_ADDRESS = 0x00000020; 209 210 /** 211 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering the subject line of 212 * an e-mail. 213 */ 214 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_SUBJECT = 0x00000030; 215 216 /** 217 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering a short, possibly informal 218 * message such as an instant message or a text message. 219 */ 220 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_SHORT_MESSAGE = 0x00000040; 221 222 /** 223 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering the content of a long, possibly 224 * formal message such as the body of an e-mail. 225 */ 226 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_LONG_MESSAGE = 0x00000050; 227 228 /** 229 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering the name of a person. 230 */ 231 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PERSON_NAME = 0x00000060; 232 233 /** 234 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering a postal mailing address. 235 */ 236 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_POSTAL_ADDRESS = 0x00000070; 237 238 /** 239 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering a password. 240 */ 241 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PASSWORD = 0x00000080; 242 243 /** 244 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering a password, which should 245 * be visible to the user. 246 */ 247 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_VISIBLE_PASSWORD = 0x00000090; 248 249 /** 250 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering text inside of a web form. 251 */ 252 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_EDIT_TEXT = 0x000000a0; 253 254 /** 255 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering text to filter contents 256 * of a list etc. 257 */ 258 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_FILTER = 0x000000b0; 259 260 /** 261 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering text for phonetic 262 * pronunciation, such as a phonetic name field in contacts. This is mostly 263 * useful for languages where one spelling may have several phonetic 264 * readings, like Japanese. 265 */ 266 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PHONETIC = 0x000000c0; 267 268 /** 269 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering e-mail address inside 270 * of a web form. This was added in 271 * {@link android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES#HONEYCOMB}. An IME must target 272 * this API version or later to see this input type; if it doesn't, a request 273 * for this type will be seen as {@link #TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_EMAIL_ADDRESS} 274 * when passed through {@link android.view.inputmethod.EditorInfo#makeCompatible(int) 275 * EditorInfo.makeCompatible(int)}. 276 */ 277 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_EMAIL_ADDRESS = 0x000000d0; 278 279 /** 280 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_TEXT}: entering password inside 281 * of a web form. This was added in 282 * {@link android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES#HONEYCOMB}. An IME must target 283 * this API version or later to see this input type; if it doesn't, a request 284 * for this type will be seen as {@link #TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_PASSWORD} 285 * when passed through {@link android.view.inputmethod.EditorInfo#makeCompatible(int) 286 * EditorInfo.makeCompatible(int)}. 287 */ 288 public static final int TYPE_TEXT_VARIATION_WEB_PASSWORD = 0x000000e0; 289 290 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 291 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 292 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 293 294 /** 295 * Class for numeric text. This class supports the following flags: 296 * {@link #TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_SIGNED} and 297 * {@link #TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_DECIMAL}. It also supports the following 298 * variations: {@link #TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_NORMAL} and 299 * {@link #TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_PASSWORD}. 300 * <p>IME authors: If you do not recognize 301 * the variation, normal should be assumed.</p> 302 */ 303 public static final int TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER = 0x00000002; 304 305 /** 306 * Flag of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER}: the number is signed, allowing 307 * a positive or negative sign at the start. 308 */ 309 public static final int TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_SIGNED = 0x00001000; 310 311 /** 312 * Flag of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER}: the number is decimal, allowing 313 * a decimal point to provide fractional values. 314 */ 315 public static final int TYPE_NUMBER_FLAG_DECIMAL = 0x00002000; 316 317 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 318 319 /** 320 * Default variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER}: plain normal 321 * numeric text. This was added in 322 * {@link android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES#HONEYCOMB}. An IME must target 323 * this API version or later to see this input type; if it doesn't, a request 324 * for this type will be dropped when passed through 325 * {@link android.view.inputmethod.EditorInfo#makeCompatible(int) 326 * EditorInfo.makeCompatible(int)}. 327 */ 328 public static final int TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_NORMAL = 0x00000000; 329 330 /** 331 * Variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_NUMBER}: entering a numeric password. 332 * This was added in {@link android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES#HONEYCOMB}. An 333 * IME must target this API version or later to see this input type; if it 334 * doesn't, a request for this type will be dropped when passed 335 * through {@link android.view.inputmethod.EditorInfo#makeCompatible(int) 336 * EditorInfo.makeCompatible(int)}. 337 */ 338 public static final int TYPE_NUMBER_VARIATION_PASSWORD = 0x00000010; 339 340 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 341 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 342 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 343 344 /** 345 * Class for a phone number. This class currently supports no variations 346 * or flags. 347 */ 348 public static final int TYPE_CLASS_PHONE = 0x00000003; 349 350 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 351 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 352 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 353 354 /** 355 * Class for dates and times. It supports the 356 * following variations: 357 * {@link #TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_NORMAL} 358 * {@link #TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_DATE}, and 359 * {@link #TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_TIME}. 360 */ 361 public static final int TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME = 0x00000004; 362 363 /** 364 * Default variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME}: allows entering 365 * both a date and time. 366 */ 367 public static final int TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_NORMAL = 0x00000000; 368 369 /** 370 * Default variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME}: allows entering 371 * only a date. 372 */ 373 public static final int TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_DATE = 0x00000010; 374 375 /** 376 * Default variation of {@link #TYPE_CLASS_DATETIME}: allows entering 377 * only a time. 378 */ 379 public static final int TYPE_DATETIME_VARIATION_TIME = 0x00000020; 380 } 381
