---
label: 'String'
target: string
---

The string widget translates a basic text input to a string value. For larger textarea inputs, use the text widget.

- **Name:** `string`
- **UI:** text input
- **Data type:** string
- **Options:**
  - `default`: accepts a string; defaults to an empty string
- **Example:**
    ```yaml
    - { label: 'Title', name: 'title', widget: 'string' }
    ```