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